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code-server

VS Code in the browser, hosted on your own machine.

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Runs VS Code on a server and exposes it in the browser, letting you code from any device with an environment and machine you control.

When to use

When you want a browser-accessible dev environment on your own infrastructure.

When to avoid

If you need Microsoft's official marketplace support and every extension.

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