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VS Code for the Web

Edit repositories and local files from the browser.

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ABOUT

Made for the browser, useful like an app.

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

VS Code for the Web is a developer tools web app available from vscode.dev. It uses an app-like browser experience and currently has a PWAs.app technical score of 93/100.

Its public manifest and runtime signals are rechecked by PWAs.app. The listing was last technically checked on 2026-07-24; availability and individual features can still change between scans.

Maya Rowan, PWAs.app editorial personaTechnical profile reviewed byMaya Rowan
CAPABILITY REPORT

What this web app can do.

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App-like window

Launches without a conventional browser tab when supported.

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Advanced window modes

Declares preferred window modes beyond the basic display setting.

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Preferred orientation

Requests a preferred device orientation.

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Custom launch behavior

Controls how repeated launches reuse or create app windows.

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Service worker

Uses a service worker for app lifecycle or offline features.

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App shortcuts

Offers quick actions from the installed app icon.

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Share target

Can receive content from the operating system share sheet.

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File handlers

Can register supported file types with the operating system.

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Protocol handlers

Can open supported custom link protocols.

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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
ANDROID PACKAGE

Take this PWA with you as an APK.

PWAs.app builds a signed Android installer on demand. It is a direct sideload download—no Google Play account is required.

The website stays live on its original domain. Android may show browser controls until the domain owner verifies the package.