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OpenVSCode Server

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Purpose
OpenVSCode Server runs upstream VS Code on a remote machine and makes it accessible through a modern web browser.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment
The README documents running the server with Docker or downloading and running a Linux release.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The Web UI can be accessed without authentication; basic token authentication can be configured with a connection token or token file.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The documentation directs users to GitHub Discussions for community feedback and questions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository identifies its license as MIT.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Affiliation
The README states that the project is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Architecture
The project says it uses the same architecture used by Gitpod or GitHub Codespaces at scale.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Customization
The Docker image can be extended with additional dependencies and pre-installed VS Code extensions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment guides
The documentation branch provides a non-exhaustive set of deployment guides for cloud providers including AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, GCP, Railway, and Render.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment options
noneRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Extension installation
The README shows installing extensions from Open VSX or from local VSIX files.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Latest release
The release page opened during research identifies OpenVSCode Server v1.109.5 as the latest release.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Networking
The server defaults to localhost and port 3000, with options to change the host and port.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Scope
The project describes its changes as the minimal additions needed to run VS Code in a server scenario and directs general VS Code feature requests upstream.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

OpenVSCode Server Free Open source · self-hosted server · Docker or Linux release Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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