Deploy and Host code-server (w/ Claude Code + Codex) on Railway

code-server is VS Code on a server, used from any browser. This template adds Claude Code and Codex, as commands and VS Code extensions, and keeps tools, sign-ins and files on a volume.

About Hosting code-server (w/ Claude Code + Codex)

Node.js 24, Python 3.14 and git come ready too. Choose a password on the deploy form, plus any Anthropic or OpenAI API key. Open the URL and sign in; the AI tools are ready two minutes after the first start.

Common Use Cases

Code with Claude Code or Codex
Use coding agents from any device
Preview web apps while you build

Dependencies for code-server (w/ Claude Code + Codex) Hosting

code-server
Volume at /home/coder

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

Architecture: code-server, its volume, and the AI services it calls

Without API keys, sign in from the terminal: claude, then /login; codex login --device-auth. Back up the volume (/home/coder). Plan on 1 GB of memory or more while agents run.

Why Deploy code-server (w/ Claude Code + Codex) 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 code-server (w/ Claude Code + Codex) 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.

Updated 2026-10-28: first release, code-server 4.143.1, Claude Code 2.1.312, Codex 0.165.0.