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TL;DR
code-server now uses VS Code 1.123.0, bringing the latest editor features and improvements, and allows customization of the application name via environment variable.
Breaking
- ARMHF architecture is no longer supported (older processor type).
New
- Customize the application name using the
CODE_SERVER_APP_NAMEenvironment variable (sets editor title & "About" info).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- The
--app-nameflag now correctly updates the editor window title (previously didn't always work).
Before You Upgrade
- If you are using code-server on an ARMHF device, upgrade to a supported architecture.
TL;DR
Code-server now uses VS Code v1.113.0, bringing all the features and fixes from that release, and allows wildcard matching for trusted origins (security setting).
New
--reconnection-grace-timeflag: Configure how long clients can reconnect before a session is killed (VS Code setting).- Wildcard trusted origins:
*.coder.comnow matchescoder.comand all subdomains.
TL;DR
code-server now uses VS Code v1.60.0, bringing all the latest editor features and improvements to your cloud-based development environment.
Breaking
None.
New
- VS Code v1.60.0 Integration: Enjoy the newest features and performance enhancements from the popular VS Code editor (integrated development environment).
- Coder Link (WIP): Initial support for collaborative coding via Coder Link is now available.
Fixes Worth Knowing
None.
Before You Upgrade
No action is needed; upgrading is a simple installation over your existing code-server.
TL;DR
code-server now includes VS Code 1.41.1, bringing the latest editor features and improvements to your browser-based development environment.
New
- VS Code 1.41.1: Includes performance improvements, new features, and bug fixes from the upstream VS Code project.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Added support for Arm64 processors, enabling code-server on a wider range of devices (alternative to x86 architecture).
Before You Upgrade
No action is needed; the upgrade is seamless.
TL;DR
Code-server now uses more memory by default, and allows you to configure the memory limit, improving stability for users experiencing crashes.
New
- Users can now configure the maximum memory allocation for code-server, allowing for customization based on available resources.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Increased default memory allocation to reduce crashes reported by some users.
Before You Upgrade
- If you were previously working around crashes by limiting code-server’s memory via environment variables, remove those variables to allow the new defaults to take effect.
TL;DR
Code-server now correctly handles custom configurations like extension marketplaces and displays accurate authentication messages.
Breaking
- The "no authentication" message is now accurate, potentially changing expected behavior for users relying on the previous incorrect message.
New
- Environment variables are now correctly passed to the browser, enabling customization of features like the extension marketplace URL.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- File dialogs now display items completely, resolving a visual issue.
- Code-server is now correctly released on macOS (Darwin).
Before You Upgrade
If you were relying on the previous incorrect "no authentication" message, verify your authentication setup after upgrading.
TL;DR
Code-server now supports VS Code extensions, dramatically expanding its functionality and making it a more complete development environment.
Breaking
- The extension marketplace URL has changed (requires updating any custom configurations).
New
- VS Code extension support (allows installing extensions from the VS Code Marketplace).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Fixed an issue where the application would crash when opening very large files.
- Improved performance when editing files with many long lines.
Before You Upgrade
- Update any custom configurations referencing the old extension marketplace URL to
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/vscode.