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OpenVSCode Server

Run VS Code in the browser on your own server

IDEs & Code Editors ★ 6.2k stars Easy setup MIT

OpenVSCode Server is Gitpod's open-source build of VS Code that runs on a remote machine and is accessed through a browser. It provides a near-native editing experience anywhere.

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Key features

  • Full VS Code in browser
  • Remote development
  • Extension support
  • Minimal patching of upstream

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 6.2k GitHub stars

Is OpenVSCode Server secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for OpenVSCode Server's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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