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# code-server

Run [VS Code](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode) on any machine anywhere and access it in the browser.

![Screenshot](./assets/screenshot.png)

## Highlights

- Code on any device with a consistent development environment
- Use cloud servers to speed up tests, compilations, downloads, and more
- Preserve battery life when you're on the go; all intensive tasks run on your server

## Requirements

For a good experience, we recommend at least:

- 1 GB of RAM
- 2 cores

You can use whatever linux distribution floats your boat but in our [guide](./guide.md) we assume Debian on Google Cloud.

## Getting Started

There are three ways you can get started:

1. Using the [install script](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/blob/main/install.sh), which automates most of the process. The script uses the system package manager (if possible)
2. Manually installing code-server; see [Installation](./install.md) for instructions applicable to most use cases
3. Use our one-click buttons and guides to [deploy code-server to a popular cloud provider](https://github.com/cdr/deploy-code-server) ⚡

If you choose to use the install script, you can preview what occurs during the install process:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://code-server.dev/install.sh | sh -s -- --dry-run
```

To install, run:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://code-server.dev/install.sh | sh
```

When done, the install script prints out instructions for running and starting code-server.

We also have an in-depth [setup and configuration](./guide.md) guide.

### code-server --link

We're working on a cloud platform that makes deploying and managing code-server easier.
Consider running code-server with the beta flag `--link` if you don't want to worry about

- TLS
- Authentication
- Port Forwarding

```bash
$ code-server --link
Proxying code-server, you can access your IDE at https://valmar-jon.cdr.co
```

## FAQ

See [./FAQ.md](./FAQ.md).

## Want to help?

See [CONTRIBUTING](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.

## Hiring

Interested in [working at Coder](https://coder.com)? Check out [our open positions](https://jobs.lever.co/coder)!

## For Organizations

Visit [our website](https://coder.com) for more information about remote development for your organization or enterprise.