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The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} is available to everyone for free on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}.
The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} provides many of the benefits of {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, such as search, syntax highlighting, and a source control view. You can also use Settings Sync to share your own {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} settings with the editor. For more information, see "[Settings Sync](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/settings-sync)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} provides many of the benefits of {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, such as search, syntax highlighting, and a source control view. You can also use Settings Sync to share your own {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} settings with the editor. For more information, see "[Settings Sync](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/settings-sync)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} runs entirely in your browser’s sandbox. The editor doesn’t clone the repository, but instead uses the [GitHub Repositories extension](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/github#_github-repositories-extension) to carry out most of the functionality that you will use. Your work is saved in the browser’s local storage until you commit it. You should commit your changes regularly to ensure that they're always accessible.
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| **Start up** | The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} opens instantly with a key-press and you can start using it right away, without having to wait for additional configuration or installation. | When you create or resume a codespace, the codespace is assigned a VM and the container is configured based on the contents of a `devcontainer.json` file. This set up may take a few minutes to create the environment. For more information, see "[Creating a Codespace](/codespaces/developing-in-codespaces/creating-a-codespace)." |
| **Compute** | There is no associated compute, so you won’t be able to build and run your code or use the integrated terminal. | With {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}, you get the power of dedicated VM on which you can run and debug your application.|
| **Terminal access** | None. | {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %} provides a common set of tools by default, meaning that you can use the Terminal exactly as you would in your local environment.|
| **Extensions** | Only a subset of extensions that can run in the web will appear in the Extensions View and can be installed. For more information, see "[Using extensions](#using-extensions)."| With Codespaces, you can use most extensions from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.|
| **Extensions** | Only a subset of extensions that can run in the web will appear in the Extensions View and can be installed. For more information, see "[Using extensions](#using-extensions)."| With Codespaces, you can use most extensions from the {% data variables.product.prodname_vs_marketplace %}.|
### Continue working on {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}
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## Using source control
When you use the {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %}, all actions are managed through the Source Control View, which is located in the Activity Bar on the left hand side. For more information on the Source Control View, see "[Version Control](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/versioncontrol)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
When you use the {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %}, all actions are managed through the Source Control View, which is located in the Activity Bar on the left hand side. For more information on the Source Control View, see "[Version Control](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/versioncontrol)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
Because the web-based editor uses the GitHub Repositories extension to power its functionality, you can switch branches without needing to stash changes. For more information, see "[GitHub Repositories](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/github#_github-repositories-extension)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
Because the web-based editor uses the GitHub Repositories extension to power its functionality, you can switch branches without needing to stash changes. For more information, see "[GitHub Repositories](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/github#_github-repositories-extension)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
### Create a new branch
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## Using extensions
The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} supports {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} extensions that have been specifically created or updated to run in the web. These extensions are known as "web extensions". To learn how you can create a web extension or update your existing extension to work for the web, see "[Web extensions](https://code.visualstudio.com/api/extension-guides/web-extensions)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} supports {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} extensions that have been specifically created or updated to run in the web. These extensions are known as "web extensions". To learn how you can create a web extension or update your existing extension to work for the web, see "[Web extensions](https://code.visualstudio.com/api/extension-guides/web-extensions)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
Extensions that can run in the {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} will appear in the Extensions View and can be installed. If you use Settings Sync, any compatible extensions are also installed automatically. For information, see "[Settings Sync](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/settings-sync)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
Extensions that can run in the {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} will appear in the Extensions View and can be installed. If you use Settings Sync, any compatible extensions are also installed automatically. For information, see "[Settings Sync](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/settings-sync)" in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
## Troubleshooting
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### Known limitations
- The {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} is currently supported in Chrome (and various other Chromium-based browsers), Edge, Firefox, and Safari. We recommend that you use the latest versions of these browsers.
- Some keybindings may not work, depending on the browser you are using. These keybinding limitations are documented in the "[Known limitations and adaptations](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/codespaces#_known-limitations-and-adaptations)" section of the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
- Some keybindings may not work, depending on the browser you are using. These keybinding limitations are documented in the "[Known limitations and adaptations](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/codespaces#_known-limitations-and-adaptations)" section of the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} documentation.
- `.` may not work to open the {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} according to your local keyboard layout. In that case, you can open any {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} repository in the {% data variables.product.prodname_serverless %} by changing the URL from `github.com` to `github.dev`.