Your coding environment, wherever you go.
code-server runs the full Visual Studio Code editor right in your web browser. That means you can write code, install extensions, run a terminal, and manage projects from any device — a Chromebook, an iPad, a friend's laptop — without installing a thing. It's the same VS Code you already know, always ready to go.
What makes code-server worth launching.
Get every feature of desktop VS Code — syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, debugging, Git controls, and a built-in terminal — all in your browser.
Install themes, language packs, linters, and tools from the Open VSX marketplace to customize your editor for any project.
All your files, settings, and open tabs are preserved — switch between devices without missing a beat.
Run commands, install packages, and manage your project directly from the integrated terminal inside the browser.
Code from a Chromebook, iPad, Windows tablet, or any machine with a browser — no local installs or setup required.
Stage changes, commit code, create branches, and push to repositories using the familiar VS Code source control interface.
If you fit one of these, code-server is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where code-server makes a real difference.
Leave your laptop at home and pull up your full coding environment on a tablet, school computer, or borrowed machine — everything is right where you left it.
Give new developers a ready-to-code environment without asking them to install tools, configure settings, or clone repos on their local machine.
Instructors can share a single environment, and students can follow along on any device — no need to install Python, Node.js, or compilers locally.
Use an inexpensive Chromebook or an older computer for coding while the heavy processing runs remotely — no more waiting for builds to compile.
code-server is the popular open-source project that brings the complete Visual Studio Code experience to your browser. With over 77,000 stars on GitHub, it lets you access your personalized development environment from any computer, tablet, or phone with an internet connection. Every file, extension, theme, and setting is exactly where you left it — no syncing, no USB drives, no setup on each new machine. You get a full code editor with syntax highlighting, debugging, Git integration, and a built-in terminal. Developers love it because it means they can use a lightweight device (even an iPad) while their heavy-lifting work happens elsewhere. And since it supports thousands of extensions from the Open VSX marketplace, you can customize it to work with any programming language or framework.
code-server gives you the complete VS Code editing experience — the same one millions of developers use daily — accessible from any browser. It's perfect for developers who work across multiple devices, teams that want a consistent setup for everyone, and anyone who wants to code from a lightweight machine like a tablet or Chromebook. With full extension support, built-in Git tools, and an integrated terminal, it's the most popular way to run VS Code in the browser, trusted by over 77,000 GitHub stars and an active open-source community.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Monitors, fixes & deploys 24/7
One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy code-server and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching code-server on OpenZapps.
code-server runs the full Visual Studio Code editor inside your web browser. It looks and works exactly like the desktop version — you get syntax highlighting, extensions, a terminal, and Git controls — but you can access it from any device with an internet connection.
No — OpenZapps handles everything behind the scenes. Once your app is live, you just open the URL in your browser, sign in, and start coding. It's ready to use immediately.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run code-server (and any other apps in the catalog). There are no surprise charges or per-user fees — just one simple subscription.
Yes. Your code stays in your own private cloud space, not on someone else's shared servers. code-server also includes built-in password authentication to keep your environment secure.
Absolutely. Through OpenZapps, you can connect a custom domain so your code-server environment lives at a web address you choose.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch code-server in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
