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code-server

VS Code in a browser tab, running on a machine you own, with the terminal and the toolchain that come with it.

coder/code-server · ★ 78,700 · last commit 0d ago · MIT · needs 1024 MB RAM · runs on ARM (Pi-friendly)
code-server running from the boot-verified compose file
code-server, running from the compose file on this page — screenshot from our verified instance, not marketing material.

One tool, 1 subscription

The same server can serve several escape hatches — that's how a $5 VPS beats a $50 SaaS bill.

CodeSandboxKINDA
$12/mo · breaks even in 0.6 mo