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code-server vs Dev Container CLI
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | code-server | Dev Container CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 80k | 3k |
| Latest | v4.140.0 | v0.89.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GitHub Codespaces. Alternatives to GitHub Codespaces →
Partialcode-serverVS Code in the browser on one machine you run, without managed per-repository environments.
PartialDev Container CLIBuilds and runs devcontainer.json environments on your own machine or server.
code-server
✓ signed The latest release, v4.140.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Dev Container CLI
✓ signed The latest release, v0.89.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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