devpod
About devpod
DevPod is an open-source tool for creating reproducible developer environments using containers. It works with any IDE and supports various backends including local Docker, Kubernetes clusters, remote machines, or cloud VMs. Each environment is defined through a devcontainer.json file, following the same standard used by GitHub Codespaces and VSCode DevContainers.
Unlike hosted development environment services, DevPod runs client-only without requiring a server backend. It provides a consistent workflow whether environments are created locally or in the cloud. The tool includes both a desktop application for ease of use and a CLI for advanced customization.
Key features
- Works with any cloud provider, Kubernetes cluster, or localhost Docker
- Supports VSCode and JetBrains IDEs with SSH connectivity for others
- Uses standard devcontainer.json configuration files
- Automatically shuts down unused virtual machines to reduce costs
- Includes prebuilds and git/docker credential synchronization
- Provides both desktop app and CLI interfaces
- Open-source and extensible with custom provider support
Download v0.7.0-alpha.34
Jun 23, 2025WindowsWindows
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Frequently asked questions
- Is devpod free?
- Yes. devpod is free and open-source software, distributed under the MPL-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does devpod support?
- devpod provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of devpod?
- The latest version is v0.7.0-alpha.34, released on Jun 23, 2025.
- What is DevPod used for?
- DevPod creates container-based development environments that can run on various backends while providing a consistent workflow across different hosting options.
- How do I install DevPod?
- DevPod offers desktop applications for MacOS (both ARM and Intel), Windows, and Linux (AppImage). The exact installation files can be downloaded from the project's releases.
- What platforms does DevPod support?
- DevPod runs on MacOS (ARM and Intel), Windows, and Linux systems. The development environments can be hosted on local Docker, Kubernetes, remote machines, or cloud VMs.
- Is DevPod open-source?
- Yes, DevPod is 100% open-source and allows users to create custom providers for different backends.
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