GitHub Codespaces
Overview
GitHub Codespaces is a cloud‑hosted development environment service built around devcontainers (configuration‑as‑code). You can connect from any device using the browser or local IDEs such as Visual Studio Code and JetBrains Gateway (and selected JupyterLab scenarios). Codespaces run on VM sizes from 2 cores up to high‑core machines, and include port forwarding, secrets, and policy controls. Typical entry points include starting from a template, a repository, an open pull request, or a commit in history—ideal for instant onboarding, PR review, and bug fixing. Individual accounts receive a monthly free quota; teams and enterprises can enable, manage, and govern usage centrally.
Use Cases
Instant Onboarding
Launch consistent environments from repository devcontainers to start coding immediately.
Code from Any Device
Connect via browser or local IDE without local setup and work anywhere.
Fix Bugs from Pull Requests
Open a Codespace directly from an open PR to reproduce and fix issues.
Pricing
Individual Plans
Includes:
- Free up to 60 hours/month for individual accounts
- Included base storage
Includes:
- Usage‑based pricing after free quota
- Org‑level pricing controls
- Available for organizations and teams
Core Features
Standard Features
Advanced Features
Devcontainers
Configuration‑as‑code for portable and reproducible environments.
Ports & Secrets
Port forwarding, secrets, and policy controls for secure collaboration.
Multiple IDE Connections
Connect from VS Code, JetBrains Gateway, and selected JupyterLab scenarios.
PR/Template Entry Points
Start from templates, repositories, open PRs, or specific commits.
Cloud Machine Sizes
VM options from 2 cores up to higher‑core machines, used on demand.
AI Models Support
API Integration
OpenAI
Custom API
System Requirements
Supported Platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
API Support
REST and GraphQL APIs; admin controls at org level
Compatibility
Integrates with GitHub workflows, Actions, and devcontainer ecosystem
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