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VS Code for the Web

Edit repositories and local files from the browser.

INSTALL PWA

Install VS Code for the Web

For security, Safari only installs a PWA from its own website. Open the app first, then finish in Safari:

  1. Open the app using the button below.
  2. Use your browser’s Install app command in the address bar or menu.
  3. Confirm the installation.
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APP OVERVIEW

What is VS Code for the Web and who is it for?

A lightweight browser experience for browsing repositories, making quick edits and working with local source files through supported browser APIs.

Edit repositories and local files from the browser.

What you can do

  • Local file access
  • GitHub repositories
  • Extensions
Publisher / site
vscode.dev
Category
Developer tools
Platforms
Desktop, Tablet
Languages detected
Not declared
INSTALL GUIDE

Install VS Code for the Web from its official site.

  1. 1
    Open the official web app

    Use the Open site button above in a current version of Chrome, Edge or Safari.

  2. 2
    Choose the browser install action

    Select Install app, or use Add to Home Screen from the browser share or main menu.

  3. 3
    Confirm and launch

    The installed app opens from the device launcher. Browser and platform support can vary.

PWA AUDIT

How well does VS Code for the Web work as an installed app?

The product overview above helps you choose the service. This independent technical section checks its install experience, browser integration and current PWA signals.

CAPABILITY REPORT

Detected web app capabilities.

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App-like window

Launches without a conventional browser tab when supported.

experience
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Advanced window modes

Declares preferred window modes beyond the basic display setting.

experience
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Preferred orientation

Requests a preferred device orientation.

experience
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Custom launch behavior

Controls how repeated launches reuse or create app windows.

experience
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Service worker

Uses a service worker for app lifecycle or offline features.

experience
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App shortcuts

Offers quick actions from the installed app icon.

integration
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Share target

Can receive content from the operating system share sheet.

integration
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File handlers

Can register supported file types with the operating system.

integration
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Protocol handlers

Can open supported custom link protocols.

integration
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Related native app

Links the PWA to a related application on another platform.

integration
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Install previews

Provides screenshots for richer installation prompts.

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Adaptive Android icon

Provides an icon that can fill different launcher shapes.

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Monochrome icon

Provides a themed single-color icon for supported surfaces.

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Works on
Desktop · Tablet
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ANDROID PACKAGE

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