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About vscode.dev

vscode.dev gives you a real code editor directly in the browser, with no install required, which is useful for quick edits to a project you are not running locally. These guides cover how to open a repository, make a change, and get it back into GitHub without needing a full local development setup.

What vscode.dev can and cannot do

vscode.dev handles editing, viewing, and committing code well, but it does not run your project locally, since there is no terminal or local server. It is best suited for focused edits, not full development.

Opening a GitHub repo directly

Changing the domain in a GitHub repository URL to vscode.dev opens that repo instantly in a full editor, which is the fastest way to make a quick change without cloning anything.

Use it for quick edits, not full projects: vscode.dev is best for small, focused changes to an existing file. For anything requiring a running server or terminal, a local setup is still the better tool.

Commit directly from the editor: vscode.dev supports committing and pushing changes back to GitHub from within the interface, which avoids needing to download and re-upload files manually.

Do I need to install anything to use vscode.dev?

No. It runs entirely in the browser and requires no installation, though signing in with GitHub is needed to save changes back to a repository.

Can I run my app from vscode.dev?

No. vscode.dev is an editor, not a runtime environment, so it cannot start a local server or run your app directly. It is best for editing and committing code.

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