Yes. code-server is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.

Which platforms does code-server support?

code-server provides downloads for macOS, Linux.

What is the latest version of code-server?

The latest version is v4.128.0, released on Jul 11, 2026.

code-server allows you to run Visual Studio Code on any machine and access it through a web browser.

How do I install code-server?

You can install code-server using an install script, manually, deploying it to a cloud provider, or using the devcontainer feature.

What are the system requirements for code-server?

code-server requires a Linux machine with WebSockets enabled, at least 1 GB RAM, and 2 vCPUs.

Is code-server free to use?

The license information is not explicitly mentioned in the provided README.

code-server

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About code-server

code-server enables running Visual Studio Code on any machine and accessing it through a web browser. It provides a consistent development environment across devices, allowing users to code remotely.

This tool is particularly useful for running intensive tasks on cloud servers, which can speed up processes like testing and compilation while preserving local device battery life. It supports Linux machines with WebSockets enabled, requiring a minimum of 1 GB RAM and 2 vCPUs.

Key features

Code on any device with a consistent development environment
Use cloud servers to speed up tests, compilations, and downloads
Preserve battery life by running intensive tasks on the server

Download v4.128.0

Jul 11, 2026

macOS
macOS

x64 · code-server-4.128.0-macos-amd64.tar.gz183.0 MB arm64 · code-server-4.128.0-macos-arm64.tar.gz173.5 MB

Linux
Linux

x64 · code-server-4.128.0-amd64.rpm191.5 MB arm64 · code-server-4.128.0-arm64.rpm193.2 MB x64 · code-server-4.128.0-linux-amd64.tar.gz188.4 MB arm64 · code-server-4.128.0-linux-arm64.tar.gz188.6 MB x64 · code-server_4.128.0_amd64.deb191.8 MB arm64 · code-server_4.128.0_arm64.deb193.5 MB

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Frequently asked questions

Is code-server free?: Yes. code-server is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
Which platforms does code-server support?: code-server provides downloads for macOS, Linux.
What is the latest version of code-server?: The latest version is v4.128.0, released on Jul 11, 2026.
What is code-server?: code-server allows you to run Visual Studio Code on any machine and access it through a web browser.
How do I install code-server?: You can install code-server using an install script, manually, deploying it to a cloud provider, or using the devcontainer feature.
What are the system requirements for code-server?: code-server requires a Linux machine with WebSockets enabled, at least 1 GB RAM, and 2 vCPUs.
Is code-server free to use?: The license information is not explicitly mentioned in the provided README.

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