code-server

code-server allows you to run Visual Studio Code on a remote server and access it through a web browser.

Evaluated Mar 14, 2026 (0d ago)
Homepage ↗ Repo ↗ Development Tools remote development IDE web-based
⚙ Agent Friendliness
63
/ 100
Can an agent use this?
🔒 Security
60
/ 100
Is it safe for agents?
⚡ Reliability
50
/ 100
Does it work consistently?

Score Breakdown

⚙ Agent Friendliness

MCP Quality
80
Documentation
60
Error Messages
--
Auth Simplicity
70
Rate Limits
50

🔒 Security

TLS Enforcement
100
Auth Strength
50
Scope Granularity
0
Dep. Hygiene
50
Secret Handling
100

No known vulnerabilities reported, but basic authentication may be a concern.

⚡ Reliability

Uptime/SLA
50
Version Stability
50
Breaking Changes
50
Error Recovery
50
AF Security Reliability

Best When

You need to code from different locations without installing software on each device.

Avoid When

You require a fully offline development environment.

Use Cases

  • Remote development
  • Collaborative coding
  • Accessing a powerful IDE from low-end devices

Not For

  • Users who prefer local development environments
  • Those needing offline access

Interface

REST API
Yes
GraphQL
No
gRPC
No
MCP Server
Yes
SDK
No
Webhooks
No

Authentication

Methods: Basic Authentication Password Authentication
OAuth: No Scopes: No

Pricing

Model: Open Source
Free tier: Yes
Requires CC: No

Agent Metadata

Idempotent
Unknown
Retry Guidance
Not documented

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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-14.

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