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Bug: Mobile browsers lack touch mode — virtual keyboard never opens and text copying fails #7926

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When opening code-server in a mobile browser (iOS / Android), the code editor is completely unusable on smartphones:

  1. Virtual Keyboard Never Opens: Tapping anywhere inside the code editor area fails to trigger the soft/on-screen keyboard.
  2. Text Copying Impossible: Touch selection gestures (double-tap / long-press) do not work inside the editor, making text selection and copying impossible.
  3. No Mobile Mode: The editor lacks mobile UI and touch layout adaptation entirely.

Expected Behavior

code-server should have proper mobile browser support with touch selection, virtual keyboard activation on tap, and mobile copy/paste capabilities.

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