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- [macOS](#macos)
- [Docker](#docker)
- [Helm](#helm)
- [Windows](#windows)
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@BrunoQuaresma The preview for this PR seems to show the old build rather than the new one for some reason, maybe a missing env var in the build settings or something?

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Fix: https://github.com/cdr/m/pull/9646

- [Raspberry Pi](#raspberry-pi)
- [Termux](#termux)
- [Cloud providers](#cloud-providers)
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We recommend installing with `yarn` or `npm` when:

1. You aren't using a machine with `amd64` or `arm64`.
2. You're on Linux with `glibc` < v2.17, `glibcxx` < v3.4.18 on `amd64`, `glibc`
1. You are installing code-server on Windows
1. You're on Linux with `glibc` < v2.17, `glibcxx` < v3.4.18 on `amd64`, `glibc`
< v2.23, or `glibcxx` < v3.4.21 on `arm64`.
3. You're running Alpine Linux or are using a non-glibc libc. See
1. You're running Alpine Linux or are using a non-glibc libc. See
[#1430](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1430#issuecomment-629883198)
for more information.

Installing code-server with `yarn` or `npm` builds native modules on install.
This process requires C dependencies; see our guide on [installing these
dependencies][./npm.md](./npm.md) for more information.

You must have Node.js v12 (or later) installed. See
[#1633](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1633).
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the npm.md page recommends node v14 and links to the same issue. Since the VS Code page mentions Node v14, I decided to remove this to be consistent


To install:

```bash
yarn global add code-server
# Or: npm install -g code-server
code-server
# Now visit http://127.0.0.1:8080. Your password is in ~/.config/code-server/config.yaml
```
This process requires C dependencies; see our guide on [installing with yarn and npm][./npm.md](./npm.md) for more information.

## Standalone releases

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You can install code-server via [Helm](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/blob/main/ci/helm-chart/README.md).

## Windows

We currently do not publish windows releases (see [#1397](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1397)). We recommend installing code-server onto Raspberry Pi with [`yarn` or
`npm`](#yarn-npm).

> Note: You will also need to [build cdr/cloud-agent manually](https://github.com/cdr/cloud-agent/issues/17) if you would like to use `code-server --link` on Windows.

## Raspberry Pi

We recommend installing code-server onto Raspberry Pi with [`yarn` or
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- [Alpine](#alpine)
- [macOS](#macos)
- [FreeBSD](#freebsd)
- [Issues with Node.js after version upgrades](#issues-with-nodejs-after-version-upgrades)
- [Windows](#windows)
- [Installing](#installing)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Issues with Node.js after version upgrades](#issues-with-nodejs-after-version-upgrades)

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npm config set python python3
```

Proceed to [installing](#installing)

## Fedora, CentOS, RHEL

```bash
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npm config set python python2
```

Proceed to [installing](#installing)

## Alpine

```bash
apk add alpine-sdk bash libstdc++ libc6-compat
npm config set python python3
```

Proceed to [installing](#installing)

## macOS

```bash
xcode-select --install
```

Proceed to [installing](#installing)

## FreeBSD

```sh
pkg install -y git python npm-node14 yarn-node14 pkgconf
pkg install -y libinotify
```

## Issues with Node.js after version upgrades
Proceed to [installing](#installing)

## Windows

Installing code-server requires all of the [prerequisites for VS Code development](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/wiki/How-to-Contribute#prerequisites). When installing the C++ compiler tool chain, we recommend using "Option 2: Visual Studio 2019" for best results.
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I ran into several issues installing windows-build-tools on a fresh Windows machine.

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This sounds kinda rough. I have some experience building stuff on Windows (actually doing Clang/LLVM + MSVC, which I think can be cross-compiled under Wine) so this might be something I can look into at some point...

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Yeah, installing Visual Studio is an unfortunate prerequisite, where npm install -g windows-build-tools would be a bit more understandable.

If you think it'd be helpful, I can do some more debugging with the npm method and see if there are any pointers I can leave in this doc, or put upstream.


Next, install code-server with:

```bash
yarn global add code-server
# Or: npm install -g code-server
code-server
# Now visit http://127.0.0.1:8080. Your password is in ~/.config/code-server/config.yaml
```

A `postinstall.sh` script will attempt to run. Select your terminal (e.g git bash) as the default application for .sh files. If an additional dialog does not appear, run the install command again.

If the `code-server` command is not found, you'll need to [add a directory to your PATH](https://www.architectryan.com/2018/03/17/add-to-the-path-on-windows-10/). To find the directory, use the following command:

```shell
yarn global bin
# Or: npm config get prefix
```

For help and additional troubleshooting, see [#1397](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1397).

## Installing

After adding the dependencies for your OS, install code-server package globally:

```bash
yarn global add code-server
# Or: npm install -g code-server
code-server
# Now visit http://127.0.0.1:8080. Your password is in ~/.config/code-server/config.yaml
```

## Troubleshooting

If you need further assistance, post on our [GitHub Discussions
page](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/discussions).

### Issues with Node.js after version upgrades

Occasionally, you may run into issues with Node.js.

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2. Navigate into the directory: `cd /usr/local/Cellar/code-server/<version>/libexec/lib/vscode/`
3. Recompile the native modules: `npm rebuild`
4. Restart code-server

If you need further assistance, post on our [GitHub Discussions
page](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/discussions).