How do I deploy Claude Coder Server on Railway?

You can deploy Claude Coder Server on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: claude-coder-server-c12e36e6, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Claude Code Server on Railway

Claude Code Server is a browser-based VS Code IDE with Claude Code CLI pre-installed. It provides instant cloud development environment with AI-powered coding assistance, persistent extensions, and secure non-root execution. Deploy in 60 seconds and start coding with Claude right in your browser.

About Hosting Claude Code Server

Hosting Claude Code Server on Railway gives you a full VS Code development environment accessible from any browser. The template handles all the complexity: it installs code-server (the browser VS Code), pre-installs Claude Code CLI, sets up proper user permissions with the clauder user, and configures persistent storage for your extensions and authentication. The container starts as root to fix volume permissions, then switches to a non-root user for security. Just set your password, attach a volume, and you're ready to code.

Common Use Cases

Remote Development – Access your full development environment from any device with a browser
AI-Assisted Coding – Use Claude Code with YOLO mode (claude-auto) for uninterrupted AI coding sessions
Team Environments – Spin up identical development environments for team members instantly
Disposable Workspaces – Create temporary coding environments that persist across sessions

Dependencies for Claude Code Server Hosting

code-server – Browser-based VS Code (v4.108.0)
Node.js 20 LTS – JavaScript runtime for development
Claude Code CLI – AI coding assistant by Anthropic

Deployment Dependencies

Configuration

Required Variables

Variable	Description
`PASSWORD`	Login password for code-server

Optional Variables

Variable	Default	Description
`CLAUDER_HOME`	`/home/clauder`	Volume mount path
`CLAUDER_UID`	`1000`	User ID
`CLAUDER_GID`	`1000`	Group ID
`RUN_AS_USER`	`clauder`	Set to `root` if you need root access
`APP_NAME`	`Claude Code Server`	Login page branding
`WELCOME_TEXT`	`Welcome to Claude Code Server`	Login page welcome message

Volume Configuration

⚠️ CRITICAL: Without a volume, ALL data is lost on every redeploy!

Setting	Value
Mount Path	`/home/clauder`
Size	5GB+ recommended

Set CLAUDER_HOME to match your volume mount path.

Region Recommendation

Select US West region for optimal Claude API performance.

Why Deploy Claude Code Server on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Claude Code Server on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.