Find everything you need to know about Coder all in one place. Access all documentation for Coder OSS for creating & managing CDEs today!

Open Source: Coder Docs | Coder

Learn how to install and run code-server using VS Code. Start here and access all documentation for code-server today!

code-server Docs: Run VS Code Anywhere | Coder

Start here and access all documentation for Coder Enterprise - all in one place. Discover all the features of our Enterprise solution today!

Enterprise: Coder Docs for Global Scale | Coder

All Coder v1 documentation in one place but keep in mind that Coder v1 is a retired product.  We encourage our customers to install Coder today!

Coder v1 Docs: Old Sunset Version | Coder

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One-line install script for macOS and Linux

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System packages for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, RHEL, SUSE, and Alpine

System packages

Kubernetes

Install Coder with Docker / docker-compose

Docker

Download binaries for macOS, Windows, and Linux

Standalone binaries

Run Coder in offline / air-gapped environments

Offline deployments

External database

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Installation

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

Quickstart

Learn how resource persistence works in Coder

Resource Persistence

Learn how to authenticate the provisioner

Provider Authentication

Learn how to source-control templates with git and CI

Change Management

Learn how to expose resource data to users

Resource Metadata

Use docker inside containerized templates

Docker in Docker

Learn about templates, which define the infrastructure underlying workspaces

Learn how to configure web IDEs in your templates

Web IDEs

Learn how to configure JetBrains Gateway for your workspaces

JetBrains Gateway

Learn how to configure Emacs with TRAMP in Coder

Emacs

Learn how to use Remote Desktops with Coder

Remote Desktops

Learn how to use your IDE of choice with Coder

IDEs

Port Forwarding

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Learn how to use secrets in your workspace

Secrets

Learn how to set up authentication using GitHub or OpenID Connect

Learn about user roles available in Coder and how to create and manage users

Groups

Learn how to use the role based access control

RBAC

Configuration

Learn how connect Coder with external git providers

Git Providers

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Learn how to automate Coder with the CLI and API

Automation

Learn how to use Audit Logs in your Coder deployment

Audit Logs

Learn how to use Workspace Quotas in Coder

Quotas

Learn how to configure Coder for High Availability

High Availability

Prometheus

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Learn what usage telemetry Coder collects

Telemetry

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See the code of conduct for contributing to Coder

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Explore Coder's admin features: manage users, configure RBAC, set quotas, automate with CLI, ensure high availability, monitor logs, and scale with ease.

Administrator Guide: Platform Management | Coder Docs

Coder's primary configuration is done via environment variables but learn how to setup the access URL, server address, reverse proxy & more here.

Configuration: Access URL & more | Coder Docs

Learn about external authentication options in Coder. Configure and manage external provider connections for your development environment.

External Auth for Git Providers | Coder Docs

Learn about group management in Coder. Configure team structures and access permissions.

Admin Groups Management in Coder | Coder Docs

Learn how to configure Coder for up to 1,000 users with hardware recommendations, Kubernetes setups, and best practices for scalable deployments.

Scale Coder: 1K Users Architecture Guide | Coder Docs

Learn how to scale Coder for up to 2,000 users with best practices for high availability, multi-region setups, and Kubernetes-based deployments.

Scale Coder: 2K Users Architecture Guide | Coder Docs

Learn how to scale Coder for up to 3,000 users with high availability, Kubernetes setups, and multi-region support for large enterprise deployments.

Scale Coder: 3K Users Architecture Guide | Coder Docs

Learn about configuring port forwarding capabilities. Manage network access for workspace services.

Admin Setup for Workspace Port Forwarding | Coder Docs

Configure and manage system-wide notifications in Coder. Learn about notification types and delivery methods.

Admin Notifications Setup in Coder | Coder Docs

Learn about authentication configuration options in Coder. Set up and manage various authentication methods for your organization.

Authentication Setup with GitHub and OIDC | Coder Docs

Set up GitHub OAuth for Coder, enabling GitHub and GitHub Enterprise authentication with OAuth app configuration and Helm deployment steps.

GitHub OAuth Setup Guide | Coder Docs

Learn how to manage users with Groups and Roles in Coder. Control access to templates and set roles for admins, auditors, and users.

Groups and Roles Management Guide | Coder Docs

Set up headless user accounts in Coder for automated systems or CI/CD pipelines. Learn how to manage API-based users without web UI access.

Headless Authentication Guide | Coder Docs

Configure IDP Sync in Coder to synchronize groups and roles from your identity provider using OpenID Connect. Learn how to enable seamless user management.

IDP Sync Configuration Guide | Coder Docs

Set up OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication in Coder for seamless SSO integration with providers like Okta or Azure AD. Customize login and user claims.

OpenID Connect (OIDC) Setup Guide | Coder Docs

Learn how to use organizations in Coder to isolate resources, assign roles, and manage templates for different teams. Premium feature with flexible setup

Organizations Management Guide | Coder Docs

Learn how to manage password authentication in Coder, disable it for SSO setups, and restore admin users if necessary. Reset user passwords easily.

Password Authentication Guide | Coder Docs

Configure quotas in Coder to limit resources such as workspaces and environments. Set limits to control usage and manage system resources effectively.

Resource Quotas Configuration | Coder Docs

Manage short-lived sessions and long-lived API tokens in Coder. Customize session durations, generate tokens, and control API access for secure environments.

Sessions and Tokens Management | Coder Docs

Answers to all your FAQs: Learn how to expose code-server, use it on a iPad, install extensions, debug issues and more.

FAQ: code-server config, install extensions & more | code-server Docs

A comprehensive guide for developers to securely access and expose code-server. Learn about SSH port forwarding, Let's Encrypt, HTTPS and more.

Securely Access & Expose code-server | code-server Docs

Easily install code-server on any platform with our straightforward instructions, offering multiple methods for different OS and distributions.

Install code-server: OS Instructions for VS Code | code-server Docs

Learn about contributing to Coder's security. Understand security reporting and contribution processes.

Coder Security Contribution Guidelines | Coder Docs

Understand dotfiles support in Coder. Learn how to personalize your development environment.

Dotfiles Configuration in Coder | Coder Docs

Install Coder today with a guide to getting started, including installation options, release channels, CLI usage, starting the server and logging in.

Getting Started: Installation & Setup | Coder Docs

A step-by-step guide to installing Coder using Docker images (and docker compose) which includes requirements, troubleshooting tips and next steps.

Install Coder with Docker: Step-by-Step Guide | Coder Docs

A step-by-step guide to installing and upgrading Coder on Kubernetes via Helm, including security considerations ad load balancing best practices.

Install Coder on Kubernetes with Helm | Coder Docs

Learn how to securely access processes on your remote workspace from your local machine using the Coder port-forward command, dashboard or SSH.

Port Forwarding: Securely Access Processes | Coder Docs

Learn about running Coder on Docker. Understand container-based deployment options.

Coder on Docker Platform Setup | Coder Docs

Learn about deploying Coder on Kubernetes. Understand platform requirements and configurations.

Coder on Kubernetes Platform Setup | Coder Docs

Learn about agent-specific debugging features. Access workspace agent diagnostics and logs.

Coder Agent API: Debug Operations | Coder Docs

Explore Coder's schemas for workspace agents. Review properties like agent IDs, apps, metadata, scripts, and environment variables in detail.

Agent API Schemas Reference | Coder Docs

Manage agents in Coder with the Agents API. Create, configure, and query agents for remote development workspaces. Full API documentation provided.

Agents API Reference | Coder Docs

Use the Coder Applications API to create, manage, and query applications associated with development workspaces. Detailed REST API reference.

Applications API Reference | Coder Docs

Retrieve audit logs with Coder's Audit API to track user activities, changes, and security events. Supports filtering by organization, user, and more.

Audit API Reference | Coder Docs

Explore authentication methods for the Coder API. Learn about token management and authentication workflows.

Coder API Authentication via Tokens | Coder Docs

Use the Authorization API to check and enforce access control for resources. Manage roles, permissions, and organization-level access.

Authorization API Reference | Coder Docs

Manage workspace builds in Coder. Retrieve build logs, handle workspace transitions, and cancel or track build status through the Builds API.

Builds API Reference | Coder Docs

Explore debugging capabilities through the API. Access diagnostic information and logs.

Coder API: Debug Operations | Coder Docs

Manage enterprise-level resources in Coder with the Enterprise API. Includes workspace proxies, quotas, and user-specific configurations.

Enterprise API Reference | Coder Docs

Use the Files API to manage and query files in Coder workspaces, enabling seamless file handling for remote development.

Files API Reference | Coder Docs

Access general Coder APIs for system management, workspace configurations, and user management. Comprehensive API reference.

General API Reference | Coder Docs

Manage external Git provider integrations with Coder's Git API. Query, link, and manage authentication to Git providers.

Git API Reference | Coder Docs

Gather insights on user latency and system performance with the Insights API. Track metrics to optimize developer experience.

Insights API Reference | Coder Docs

Manage Coder organization members and roles with the Members API. Add, remove, or update permissions for users within teams.

Members API Reference | Coder Docs

Explore organization management through the Coder API. Handle team structures and resource organization.

Coder API: Organizations Management | Coder Docs

Manage workspace port sharing in Coder with the PortSharing API. Create, modify, or remove port shares for workspace agents with ease.

Port Sharing API Reference | Coder Docs

Learn about template management via the API. Configure and maintain workspace templates.

Coder API: Templates Management | Coder Docs

Explore user management capabilities through the API. Handle user operations and configurations.

Coder API: User Management | Coder Docs

Use the WorkspaceProxies API to configure and manage workspace proxies, ensuring secure and reliable remote development.

Workspace Proxies API Reference | Coder Docs

Understand workspace management through the API. Handle workspace operations and configurations.

Coder API: Workspaces Management | Coder Docs

Query and manage workspaces in Coder using the Workspaces API. Retrieve metadata, manage transitions, and handle status updates.