Deploy legacy c9 only behind a hardened reverse proxy, with per‑user Docker workspaces, and monitor resource usage. Keep a migration plan ready.
All can be self‑hosted with Docker and offer LSP, debuggers, and Git integration out of the box. The legacy Cloud9 private server is a hidden gem for ultra‑lightweight, ephemeral, or offline development. Its small memory footprint (~80 MB idle) and real‑time terminal make it ideal for IoT device coding, secure facility workstations, or teaching programming on low‑cost Chromebooks. private server c9
FROM node:16-bullseye-slim RUN apt update && apt install -y git curl build-essential python3 psmisc && git clone https://github.com/c9/core.git /c9 && cd /c9 && npm install --production Deploy legacy c9 only behind a hardened reverse
with Node 16 and c9 pre-installed: