TOOL

Browser IDE

Full VS Code experience in your browser via code-server. Edit code remotely with all your extensions, Git integration, and integrated terminal.

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code-server
┌─ Explorer ────────────┬─ editor.ts ────────────────┐
│ 📁 my-project         │ 1  import express from... │
│ ├── 📁 src            │ 2                         │
│ │   ├── 📄 index.ts   │ 3  const app = express()  │
│ │   ├── 📄 routes.ts  │ 4                         │
│ │   └── 📄 db.ts      │ 5  app.get('/', (req...   │
│ ├── 📄 package.json   │ 6    res.json({ok: true})│
│ └── 📄 tsconfig.json  │ 7  })                      │
└───────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┘
┌─ Terminal ─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ $ npm run dev                                      │
│ Server running on http://localhost:3000            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Capabilities

Full VS Code Experience

The complete Visual Studio Code editor in your browser. Same interface, same shortcuts.

Extension Support

Install and use VS Code extensions. Language support, themes, and tools all work.

Integrated Terminal

Built-in terminal for running commands, tests, and managing your project.

Git Integration

Full Git support for version control. Commit, push, pull, and manage branches.

Remote Development

Edit code on remote servers without syncing files. Work directly on production machines.

Multi-Device Access

Start coding on desktop, continue on tablet. Your workspace follows you.

Quick Start

1. Run code-server

bash

$ docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -v "$PWD:/home/coder/project" \
  codercom/code-server --auth none

2. Expose via ASD tunnel

bash

$ asd tunnel code up

3. Access from anywhere

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→ https://code.tunnel.asd.host

Use Cases

Remote Development

Edit code on remote servers without local setup

Chromebook Coding

Full IDE experience on lightweight devices

Pair Programming

Share your IDE session with teammates

Quick Edits

Make changes from any device with a browser

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Official Documentation

code-server is an open-source project. Learn more from the official documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does code-server support VS Code extensions?

Yes, code-server supports most VS Code extensions from the Open VSX Registry. Language support, themes, linters, and many popular extensions work out of the box.

Can I access my local files with code-server?

Yes, mount your project directory when starting code-server (via Docker or direct install). You'll have full read/write access to your files through the browser IDE.

Is code-server different from VS Code?

code-server is VS Code running on a server, accessed through your browser. It provides the same interface and features, but the compute happens on the server rather than your local machine.

Is code-server free to use?

Yes, code-server is open-source and free. ASD provides secure tunnel access so you can code from anywhere on any device with a browser.

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