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Workspaces

Workspaces contain the dependencies, IDEs, and configuration information needed for your projects. Coder creates workspaces using a shared container image, which improves their reproducibility.

The anatomy of a workspace

In this section

Create a workspace

Learn how to create and develop in a workspace.

Lifecycle

Learn about the workspace lifecycle.

Auto-start

Learn how to configure automated workspace rebuilds.

Dev URLs

Learn how to access HTTP services running inside your workspace.

Docker in workspaces

Learn how to run Docker securely inside your workspace.

Editors and IDEs

Learn how to connect your favorite editors and IDEs to your remote workspace.

Environment variables

Learn how to work with CODER_* environment variables inside workspaces.

Personalization

Learn how to personalize your workspace to augment its base image.

Preferences

Learn how to manage your Coder account preferences.

Progressive web apps

Learn how to install the editor PWAs for a native IDE-like browser editing experience.

SSH access

Learn how to configure SSH access to your workspaces.

VS Code extensions

Learn how to add and use VS Code extensions with your workspace.

Workspace applications

Learn how to access web apps running in your workspace.

Workspace parameters

Learn about each parameter available during workspace creation.

Workspace templates

Learn how to describe workspace configuration as code.