In addition to running Coder in a web browser, you can also run each application as a progressive web application (PWA). Using Coder as a PWA offers you an experience that is akin to a native application and offers improved performance.

Requirements

To use Coder as a PWA, you must be using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Installing the PWA

  1. Log into Coder and select your workspace.
  2. Under Applications, click on an application to launch it as a new window or tab.
  3. Follow your browser's instructions for installing the application as a PWA.

Please note that applications are currently installed on a per-workspace basis.

Coder PWA for v. 1.14.x or Earlier

The following instructions are applicable only if you're using Coder v 1.14.x or earlier.

Chrome installation

You can install Coder as a PWA when using Chrome in one of three ways:

  1. Click Install App, which is located at the top of the Coder Dashboard.
  2. Go to your Settings menu, and select Install Coder.
  3. Click the plus icon located in the browser's URL bar.

Uninstalling the Chrome progressive web app

To remove the Coder progressive web app at any time, go to Settings > Uninstall Coder. You'll be prompted to remove Coder; confirm by clicking Remove. You can also check the box to clear Coder data if desired.

Edge installation

You can install Coder as a PWA when using Edge in one of three ways:

  1. Click Install App, which is located at the top of the Coder Dashboard.
  2. Click the plus icon located in the browser's URL bar.
  3. Go to Settings > Apps and select Install Coder.

Uninstalling the Edge progressive web app

To remove the Coder progressive web app, go to Settings > Uninstall Coder. You'll be prompted to remove Coder; confirm by clicking Remove. You can also check the box to clear Coder data (if desired).

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