CodeMan - VS Code Browser
Remote VS Code Server
$3.99 · Designed for iPad
Powerful VS Code Integration
• Connect to any VS Code server instance (or use vscode.dev)
• Full desktop mode for complete feature access
• Chromeless browsing for distraction-free coding
• Self-signed certificate support for local servers
Desktop-Class Keyboard Support
• All VS Code keyboard shortcuts work perfectly
• Command key passthrough to VS Code
• System shortcuts for app functions (Cmd+,, Cmd+R, etc.)
• External keyboard fully supported on iPad
iPhone Features
• Optimized touch interface for mobile coding
• Quick-access toolbar with essential functions
• Portrait and landscape support
• Works great with external keyboards
iPad Features
• Multi-window support - work on multiple projects
• Split View and Slide Over compatible
• Full keyboard shortcut support
• Perfect for iPad + Magic Keyboard setup
Mac Features
• Native Mac window management
• Resizable windows with sensible defaults
• Full menu bar integration
• All keyboard shortcuts work as expected
Developer Tools
• Built-in debug console to monitor connections
• Real-time logging for troubleshooting
• Detailed error messages and suggestions
• Export logs for debugging
Security & Privacy
• Your connections stay secure with HTTPS
• Optional support for self-signed certificates
• No tracking, no analytics, no data collection
• All settings stored locally on your device
Perfect for:
• Remote development on the go
• Code review from your phone
• Quick fixes from your iPad
• Full development sessions on Mac
• Working with self-hosted VS Code servers
• Accessing code-server instances
• GitHub Codespaces with custom domains
Limitations:
CodeMan uses WebKit for rendering. Most VS Code features and popular extensions work perfectly. Some extensions requiring advanced browser-specific features (like SharedArrayBuffer) may have limited functionality. Core editing, IntelliSense, terminal, Git, and most popular extensions work without issues.
Ratings & Reviews
Additional key-map pass through fixes
Performance improvements
The developer, Michael Frey, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Michael Frey
- Size
- 1.7 MB
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Michael Frey 2026
