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GitHub Codespaces

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description GitHub Codespaces Overview

GitHub Codespaces is a cloud-based development environment built on Visual Studio Code. It allows developers to instantly launch coding environments directly from GitHub repositories, eliminating local setup and configuration. Codespaces fosters seamless collaboration through shared workspaces and real-time editing, making it ideal for remote teams and open-source projects. Its integration with GitHub streamlines version control and deployment.

help GitHub Codespaces FAQ

What is GitHub Codespaces used for?

GitHub Codespaces provides a cloud development environment connected to a GitHub repository. You can open it in a browser or connect through Visual Studio Code without installing the project's full toolchain locally.

Can I use GitHub Codespaces in a web browser?

Yes. GitHub provides a browser-based Visual Studio Code experience for Codespaces, and the same environment can also be opened through the desktop Visual Studio Code application.

How much free GitHub Codespaces usage is included for individual accounts?

GitHub's free allowance is commonly described as 120 core-hours or 60 hours on a 2-core machine, plus 15GB of storage per month. Usage is measured in core-hours, so larger machine types consume the allowance faster.

Does GitHub Codespaces include a local database and runtime setup automatically?

A repository can define its environment with a dev container configuration, including runtimes, packages, and extensions. Services such as databases still need to be configured in that development environment or connected as external services.

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