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closes #18815 adds a doc with comparison table and links to main documentation for code-server [preview](https://coder.com/docs/@18815-code-server-vs/user-guides/workspace-access/code-server) --------- Co-authored-by: EdwardAngert <17991901+EdwardAngert@users.noreply.github.com>
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# code-server
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[code-server](https://github.com/coder/code-server) is our supported method of running VS Code in the web browser.
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## Differences between code-server and VS Code Web
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Some of the key differences between code-server and VS Code Web are:
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| Feature | code-server | VS Code Web |
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| Authentication | Optional login form | No built-in auth |
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| Built-in proxy | Includes development proxy (not needed with Coder) | No built-in development proxy |
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| Clipboard integration | Supports piping text from terminal (similar to `xclip`) | More limited |
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| Display languages | Supports language pack extensions | Limited language support |
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| File operations | Options to disable downloads and uploads | No built-in restrictions |
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| Health endpoint | Provides `/healthz` endpoint | Limited health monitoring |
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| Marketplace | Open VSX by default, configurable via flags/env vars | Uses Microsoft marketplace; modify `product.json` to use your own |
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| Path-based routing | Has fixes for state collisions when used path-based | May have issues with path-based routing in certain configurations |
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| Proposed API | Always enabled for all extensions | Only Microsoft extensions without configuration |
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| Proxy integration | Integrates with Coder's proxy for ports panel | Integration is more limited |
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| Sourcemaps | Loads locally | Uses CDN |
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| Telemetry | Configurable endpoint | Does not allow a configurable endpoint |
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| Terminal access to files | You can use a terminal outside of the integrated one to interact with files | Limited to integrated terminal access |
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| User settings | Stored on remote disk | Stored in browser |
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| Web views | Self-contained | Uses Microsoft CDN |
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For more information about code-server, visit the [code-server FAQ](https://coder.com/docs/code-server/FAQ).
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