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


## 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
See [requirements](https://coder.com/docs/code-server/latest/requirements) for minimum specs, as well as instructions
on how to set up a Google VM on which you can install code-server.
**TL;DR:** Linux machine with WebSockets enabled, 1 GB RAM, and 2 vCPUs
## Getting started
There are five ways to get started:
1. Using the [install
script](https://github.com/coder/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](https://coder.com/docs/code-server/latest/install)
3. Deploy code-server to your team with [coder/coder](https://cdr.co/coder-github)
4. Using our one-click buttons and guides to [deploy code-server to a cloud
provider](https://github.com/coder/deploy-code-server) ⚡
5. Using the [code-server feature for
devcontainers](https://github.com/coder/devcontainer-features/blob/main/src/code-server/README.md),
if you already use devcontainers in your project.
If you 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.
> **Note**
> To manage code-server for a team on your infrastructure, see: [coder/coder](https://cdr.co/coder-github)
We also have an in-depth [setup and
configuration](https://coder.com/docs/code-server/latest/guide) guide.
## Questions?
See answers to [frequently asked
questions](https://coder.com/docs/code-server/latest/FAQ).
## Want to help?
See [Contributing](https://coder.com/docs/code-server/latest/CONTRIBUTING) for
details.
## Hiring
Interested in [working at Coder](https://coder.com/careers)? Check out [our open
positions](https://coder.com/careers#openings)!
## For Teams
We develop [coder/coder](https://cdr.co/coder-github) to help teams to
adopt remote development.