Coder

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted remote development environments for teams

Overview

Coder enables teams to build and manage consistent, containerized remote development environments (devcontainers) to eliminate 'it works on my machine' issues. It supports self-hosted deployment via Docker, Kubernetes, or binary, integrating with Git providers (GitHub, GitLab) and popular IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains. Ideal for remote teams, compliance-focused workflows, and scaling development operations with centralized template management and access control.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  coder:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: coder
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Containerized, reproducible dev environments
Self-hosted deployment (Docker/Kubernetes/binary)
Integration with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and web UI
Team access control and environment template management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Coder hard to install?

Coder’s Docker installation is simple (single command for basic setups). Kubernetes deployment needs cluster knowledge, but documentation provides step-by-step guides for all methods, making it accessible for most tech teams.

? Is Coder a good alternative to GitHub Codespaces?

Yes—Coder is a self-hosted alternative that gives full control over infrastructure and data, unlike Codespaces (cloud-hosted). It supports devcontainer workflows and integrates with GitHub, making it ideal for teams preferring on-prem or private cloud setups.

? Is Coder completely free?

Coder’s Community Edition is open-source and free for personal/team use. The Enterprise Edition includes advanced features like SSO, priority support, and audit logs, which require a paid subscription.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source (with Paid Enterprise Tiers)

Category Software Development - IDE & Tools

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted (full data privacy and control)
⊕ Eliminates environment inconsistency issues
⊕ Flexible deployment options for any infrastructure

Cons

⊖ Requires Docker/Kubernetes knowledge for advanced deployment
⊖ Enterprise features (SSO, audit logs) are paid
⊖ Initial setup time for team environment templates