Code-Server

Code Server brings the full Visual Studio Code experience to your web browser.
It’s an open-source project that allows developers to run and access VS Code remotely, enabling cloud-based development from anywhere.
With Code Server on dFlow, you can securely write, edit, and deploy code directly in your browser - no local setup required.

A full development environment, hosted

Code Server gives you a complete coding workspace that runs on your infrastructure.
Host it privately, connect to your repositories, and install the same extensions you use locally.
You can customize your environment, connect to external databases or APIs, and push changes to Git - all from within the browser.

Running Code Server on dFlow means you get automatic SSL, persistent storage, and scalable resources, so your development workspace is always accessible and secure.

Common use cases

• Remote development environments for teams or individuals
• Coding on low-powered devices such as tablets or Chromebooks
• Collaborative development sessions or pair programming
• On-demand development environments for contributors
• Classroom or workshop environments for teaching code

Feature highlights

• Full VS Code editor in the browser
• Extensions, themes, and settings sync
• Integrated terminal and debugging tools
• Git integration for commits and pushes
• Persistent storage for projects and settings
• Secure access with password or reverse proxy
• Works with any language runtime or framework

How to install on dFlow

Deploy the Code Server template directly from your dFlow dashboard.
No configuration is required - the environment is ready to use immediately after deployment.
Access your Code Server instance through the provided URL and start coding in seconds.

Need help?

You can find detailed setup guides, environment variables, and configuration examples in the official Code Server documentation.
Visit the documentation site for more information on enabling authentication, mounting storage, or connecting to Git repositories.