🚀 VS Code in Your Browser — Powered by Code Server

This template lets you run Visual Studio Code directly in your browser, powered by linuxserver/code-server.
No local installation required — access a full-featured development environment from anywhere, on any device.

Deploy and Host

Deploy your own VS Code Server instance in just a few clicks on Railway.
Once deployed, you can connect to your editor via a secure browser-based interface and start coding instantly.

Deployment Steps

Click Deploy Now on Railway.
Wait for the container to build and start.
Open the generated domain URL to access VS Code in your browser.
(Optional) Configure authentication by setting the PASSWORD environment variable.

About Hosting

This template uses the official linuxserver/code-server image, providing a reliable and secure environment to host your own remote development IDE.
All files and configurations persist between restarts, making it suitable for continuous development and experimentation.

🧩 Based on Ubuntu with a minimal footprint.
🔄 Automatic restart and persistent volumes supported.
☁️ Ideal for cloud or private hosting environments.

Why Deploy

Deploying Code Server on Railway gives you:

Instant access to a full VS Code environment in the browser.
Zero installation — no setup required on your local machine.
Persistent workspace — your files and extensions stay between sessions.
Anywhere access — continue coding seamlessly from multiple devices.
Cloud proximity — deploy close to your hosted applications and databases for low latency.

Common Use Cases

🧑‍💻 Remote software development or debugging.
🧪 Quick testing or prototyping environments.
🎓 Online teaching, coding bootcamps, or student projects.
⚙️ Self-hosted cloud IDE for teams or individuals.
🛰️ Developing directly in the same environment as production.

Dependencies for

This template is designed for developers who want a remote, self-contained IDE environment.

Deployment Dependencies

Docker — managed automatically by Railway.
Persistent storage — automatically provisioned by Railway volumes.
Environment variables (optional):
- PASSWORD → sets a password to secure your Code Server instance.
- TZ → configure timezone (default: UTC).

⚙️ Key Features

💻 VS Code in the browser — Full-featured editor with themes, extensions, and terminal.
🔐 Secure access — Protect your instance with a password or secure proxy.
📦 Persistent storage — Files, extensions, and settings survive restarts.
🐧 Built on linuxserver/code-server — Lightweight, stable, and actively maintained.
⚡ Ready-to-use environment — Git, Node.js, Python, and more supported.
🌐 Accessible anywhere — Develop from any device with a web browser.

💡 Why Code Server?

Work from any browser, no installation needed.
Sync your setup across devices.
Develop in the cloud, near your deployments.
Perfect for remote work, demos, or training sessions.