Eclipse Che
Kubernetes-native cloud IDE and developer workspaces
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Eclipse Che is a free alternative to GitHub Codespaces.
Eclipse Che is a Kubernetes-native cloud IDE that provides browser-based development workspaces.
- for
- Developers who want cloud-hosted, repeatable workspaces on Kubernetes.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- EPL-2.0
- 7.123.0Eclipse Che 7.123.02 days ago
- 7.122.0Eclipse Che 7.122.0a month ago
- 7.121.0Eclipse Che 7.121.02 months ago
Key features
- Browser-only access — Run the IDE from any browser without local installation.
- Git-based workspace creation — Create workspaces directly from Git repositories or samples.
- Multi-IDE support — Swap between VS Code, JetBrains, or other IDEs within the same workspace.
- Software-defined environments — Define environments with Devfile, a CNCF-backed open format.
- Kubernetes integration — Access the Kubernetes API and run applications in prod-like clusters.
- Fast onboarding — Automated git setup and instant dependency download in the cloud.
Use cases
- Onboard new developers instantly with a ready-to-code browser workspace.
- Develop and test microservices directly in a Kubernetes cluster.
- Switch IDEs per project without reinstalling tools locally.
- Run isolated, reproducible environments for CI/CD pipelines.
Eclipse Che vs alternatives
 Eclipse Che |  Replit |  Vercel |  Railway |  Visual Studio Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Kubernetes-native cloud IDE | AI-enhanced online coding | Static site hosting | App deployment | Local development |
| Pricing | Open source | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Eclipse Che vs Replit: Browser-based IDE with built-in AI assistance, not Kubernetes-native
- Eclipse Che vs Vercel: Frontend-focused deployment platform, not an IDE
- Eclipse Che vs Railway: Deploys apps and databases, but does not provide a cloud IDE
- Eclipse Che vs Visual Studio Code: Desktop code editor, lacks cloud workspace orchestration
Eclipse Che FAQ
Do I need to install anything locally to use Eclipse Che?+
No, a modern web browser is the only requirement; the IDE runs in the cloud.
Can I use my existing IDE preferences?+
Yes, you can choose VS Code or JetBrains IDEs and they run inside Kubernetes pods.
How are workspaces defined?+
Workspaces are described with Devfile, an open CNCF format that version-controls the environment.
Is Eclipse Che suitable for production-like testing?+
Yes, it provides access to the Kubernetes API and runs applications in clusters that mimic production.
Can I host Eclipse Che on my own cluster?+
Yes, you can deploy it on public or private Kubernetes clusters.
Summarized by DevHunt from eclipse.dev · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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