OpenVSCode Server

What it does

Affiliation

The README states that the project is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation.checked 5 Oct 2026

Architecture

The project says it uses the same architecture used by Gitpod or GitHub Codespaces at scale.checked 5 Oct 2026

Customization

The Docker image can be extended with additional dependencies and pre-installed VS Code extensions.checked 5 Oct 2026

Deployment

The README documents running the server with Docker or downloading and running a Linux release.checked 5 Oct 2026

Deployment guides

The documentation branch provides a non-exhaustive set of deployment guides for cloud providers including AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, GCP, Railway, and Render.checked 5 Oct 2026

Deployment options

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Extension installation

The README shows installing extensions from Open VSX or from local VSIX files.checked 5 Oct 2026

Latest release

The release page opened during research identifies OpenVSCode Server v1.109.5 as the latest release.checked 5 Oct 2026

License

The repository identifies its license as MIT.checked 5 Oct 2026

Networking

The server defaults to localhost and port 3000, with options to change the host and port.checked 5 Oct 2026

Purpose

OpenVSCode Server runs upstream VS Code on a remote machine and makes it accessible through a modern web browser.checked 5 Oct 2026

Scope

The project describes its changes as the minimal additions needed to run VS Code in a server scenario and directs general VS Code feature requests upstream.checked 5 Oct 2026

Security

The Web UI can be accessed without authentication; basic token authentication can be configured with a connection token or token file.checked 5 Oct 2026

Support

The documentation directs users to GitHub Discussions for community feedback and questions.checked 5 Oct 2026