How much RAM does code-server need?

Plan on 2–4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.

Can I run other things on the same VPS?

Yes — size the plan so code-server plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

Development

VS Code in the browser, on your own server.

Run a full VS Code instance on a VPS and code from any browser, tablet or thin client, with your files staying on the server.

code-server gives you a consistent development environment anywhere, and keeps source code off borrowed machines.

1
Provision a VPS
Pick a Debian/Ubuntu template and get root SSH in about a minute.
2
Install the runtime
Install Node.js binary or Docker.
3
Deploy the application
Net what you need from the project’s official source and run it.
4
Put it behind TLS
Reverse-proxy with Nginx and issue a Let’s Encrypt certificate.
5
Add it to your backups
Include the data directory and database in your backup routine before you rely on it.

Give code-server its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
Reverse-proxy code-server and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
Keep code-server patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.

How much RAM does code-server need?: Plan on 2–4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
What stack does code-server run on?: Node.js binary or Docker.
Can I run other things on the same VPS?: Yes — size the plan so code-server plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include Eclipse Che, Gitpod (hosted), OpenVSCode Server — browse all app guides.