In the IDE
Learn how to use Coder Workspaces with IDEs and plugins to run coding agents like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, RooCode, and more.
How it works
Coder Workspaces are full development environments that run on your cloud infrastructure, such as Kubernetes or AWS EC2. Developers can connect with their favorite IDEs with pre-configured extensions and configuration for agentic coding.
Coder versus Local Development
Running coding agents in Coder workspaces provides several advantages over running them locally:
- Fast, out-of-the-box setup: LLMs, proxies, and MCP tools can be pre-configured for developers to use immediately, eliminating setup time and configuration hassles.
- Consistent environments: All developers use the same standardized environments, ensuring consistent access to tools and resources.
- Resource optimization: Leverage powerful cloud resources without taxing local machines.
- Security and isolation: Keep sensitive code, API keys, and secrets in controlled environments.
IDE Support
Follow the Coder Documentation for Connecting to Workspaces to connect to your Coder Workspaces with your favorite IDEs.
Pre-Configuring Extensions & Plugins
Read our VS Code module documentation for examples on how to pre-install plugins like GitHub Copilot, RooCode, Sourcegraph Cody, and more in Coder workspaces.