Collabora Online Development Edition (CODE)
Development build of Collabora Online for web-based office editing
Collabora Online Development Edition (CODE) is the development version of Collabora Online, a server that enables viewing and editing office documents in a web browser using the LibreOffice/Collabora Office core. It is intended for testing, home use, and small teams, and is typically updated on a frequent release cadence.
Key Features
- Browser-based editing and viewing for common office document formats
- Multi-user collaborative editing with real-time updates
- Server component (coolwsd) designed to be integrated behind a reverse proxy
- Native Linux packages available for Debian/Ubuntu (deb) and RPM-based distributions
- Central configuration via coolwsd.xml and service management via systemd
Use Cases
- Adding online document editing to an existing collaboration platform
- Evaluating Collabora Online features and compatibility before production deployment
- Home or small-team shared editing of office documents in a private environment
Limitations and Considerations
- Not recommended for production environments compared to Collabora Online supported editions
- Typically expects TLS certificates by default; many deployments use reverse-proxy TLS termination instead
CODE is a practical way to run and test the Collabora Online stack on your own infrastructure while retaining the core collaborative editing capabilities. For production-grade deployments, consider the supported enterprise offerings and operational guidance.
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