Microsoft has introduced VS Code for the Web – Azure, a browser-based development environment designed to help developers move from idea to Azure-ready code in minutes. The new setup eliminates installation and configuration time by loading a fully prepared workspace right in the browser, complete with runtimes, GitHub tools, and Azure integrations.

VS Code for the Web – Azure includes support for Node.js, Python, Java, C#, Git, and the Azure Developer CLI (azd). Developers can open any GitHub repository, edit files, commit changes, and even jump back to their desktop environment with a single click using “Continue on Desktop.” The result is a workflow that cuts down on context switching and speeds up iteration.

To accelerate onboarding, Microsoft has added two new entry points:

Start from Microsoft Foundry

Developers can open Foundry-generated agents directly in VS Code for the Web – Azure. After reviewing a generated snippet on the Foundry site, selecting Open in VS Code loads the code instantly in a ready-to-use workspace where it can be refined and deployed.

Start from Azure Copilot in the Azure Portal

Azure Copilot users can now jump from AI-generated code straight into an editable VS Code environment. After creating a scenario in Copilot, developers can open the generated file in VS Code for the Web – Azure and continue building with GitHub Copilot available inside the editor.

These integrations aim to reduce friction across the entire build cycle. Developers can start with AI-suggested code, modify it in-browser, and deploy using Azure’s built-in tools without switching environments.

Microsoft says VS Code for the Web – Azure will continue to evolve, with these new entry points serving as the first step toward a faster, more connected cloud development experience.