Nexus Ultimate Control Center
Your servers. Your sites. Your universe. All inside VS Code.
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Part of Standalone AI — an autonomous, local-first development platform with LocalHub Time Machine, Global Watcher, and Nexus Control Panel.
Nexus is built around App Cards: lightweight Linux runtimes that feel like Docker-style server cards, but stay fast enough for local desktop work and small cloud servers.
You can run them locally through WSL, place them on a real server, open a terminal, deploy a folder, inspect files/logs, and let an AI agent work inside an isolated runtime without sending it to random internet instructions.
Nexus also puts full SSH administration, Docker control, Nginx, databases, backups, deployments, metrics, and 3D infrastructure visualization into one VS Code extension.
One click to connect. One place to deploy. One control room for local and cloud infrastructure.
Think Portainer + HestiaCP + lightweight app sandboxes + Grafana — but inside your editor.
Why App Cards Matter
NexusEngine App Cards are the main difference.
- Lightweight containers without Docker daemon overhead — useful on small VPS machines and local developer laptops.
- Local and cloud friendly — the same idea works on your own computer through WSL and on Linux servers through NexusEngine.
- Persistent app runtimes — keep a Node, Python, PHP, Nginx, database, build worker, or custom app card alive as a reusable mini-server.
- Agent-safe workspaces — give an AI agent a sandbox or persistent card with terminal, files, logs, REST endpoints, and deploy actions instead of raw access to everything.
- One-click templates — create Nginx, Node.js, Python, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Adminer, Prometheus, Traefik, Gitea, MinIO, Meilisearch, Uptime Kuma, Docker Engine, Git Runner, and more.
- Real server controls stay available — SSH, Docker, Nginx, databases, backups, security, files, services, deploy, logs, docs, and metrics are still there when you need the classic server path.
What You Get
Server Control — 12-Panel Admin Suite
Connect to any Linux server and manage everything through a modern glassmorphic UI. No browser, no extra tools.
| Panel |
What you can do |
| Docker |
Full lifecycle: containers, images, networks, volumes, compose stacks. Start, stop, exec, logs, stats, pull, prune |
| NexusEngine |
App Cards and Agent Sandboxes — lightweight local/cloud Linux runtimes with terminal, files, logs, deploy, quick installs, REST, and low overhead |
| Nginx |
Create and edit site configs, enable/disable, reload, one-click SSL certificates |
| Database |
MySQL + PostgreSQL: create/drop databases, user management, run SQL queries, backup & restore |
| Services |
Start, stop, restart, enable, disable system services. View logs |
| Security |
Firewall rules, port management, SSH hardening |
| Files |
Dual-pane file manager. Upload, download, rename, delete, create folders — like WinSCP but inside VS Code |
| Backup |
Full server snapshots, database dumps, S3 sync, scheduled backups |
| Metrics |
Real-time CPU, RAM, Disk, Network, Load Average, top processes |
| Deploy |
Git pull + build + restart, process management, Docker Compose deploy, webhook auto-deploy |
| Logs |
Live-tail any log file, search, filter by level, export |
| Docs |
Built-in documentation with AI agent API export and bundled agent skill |
NexusEngine — App Cards Without Docker
Your servers and local workspaces don't always need a heavy container daemon eating 200–500 MB of RAM doing nothing.
NexusEngine runs lightweight Linux App Cards natively — zero daemon, low overhead, fast startup, and a control surface designed for people and agents.
- Pull and manage container images (Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine, Fedora, Arch)
- Create App Cards with port mapping, volumes, memory/CPU limits
- Full container lifecycle: start, stop, restart, terminal, exec, logs
- Deploy local folders into a card and run real app commands there
- Open terminal, files, logs, REST, quick install, and app deploy from the same card
- Network management: bridge, macvlan, ipvlan
- Stack deployment: define multi-card setups and deploy in one click
- Agent Sandboxes for disposable tests, persistent App Cards for real apps
- All through the same beautiful UI as Docker panel
Why? Because your VPS with 1 GB RAM, your laptop, and your AI agent should not waste half their budget on infrastructure just to run a test app.
Server Universe 3D — See Your Infrastructure
A real-time 3D visualization that turns your server fleet into a living cosmos.
| What happens |
What you see |
| High RAM server |
Larger planet |
| CPU spike |
Pulsating glow |
| Server healthy/warning/critical |
Green / yellow / red planet |
| Docker containers |
Orbiting rings |
| Server goes offline |
Black hole forms |
| CPU > 90% |
Supernova explosion |
4 view modes · 6 color schemes · Real-time metrics polling · Full orbit controls
Clock + calendar with a notes database. Pin notes to dates, search history, stay organized without leaving the editor.
AI Agent Integration
Nexus turns VS Code into a unified server control API for AI agents.
| Traditional SSH |
Through Nexus |
| Connect to each server separately |
All servers through one extension |
| Parse raw terminal output |
Structured commands with clear parameters |
| Risk of dangerous commands |
Built-in validation and safety controls |
| Need to know server-specific paths |
Standardized API across all servers |
150+ API commands across all panels. Export agent documentation in one click — any AI agent (Claude, GPT, Cursor, Copilot) can manage your servers immediately.
For direct local HTTP automation and agent workflows, see the bundled docs under docs/: NEXUS_AGENT_WORKFLOW.md, NEXUS_AGENT_ENDPOINTS.md, NEXUS_AGENT_API.md, NEXUS_SANDBOX_API.md, NEXUS_LOCAL_RUNTIME_CARDS.md, and NEXUS_APP_CARDS_PLAN.md.
The reusable agent skill lives at skills/nexus-server-control-agent/SKILL.md. In the Nexus Docs panel, use Open Agent Skill or Export Agent Skill to hand it to another agent.
Getting Started
1. Install from VS Code Marketplace
2. Click "Servers" in the status bar
3. "+ Add Server" — enter host, username, SSH key or password
4. Hit "Connect" — done
5. Navigate any panel
Free & Pro
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Free |
Pro |
| Servers |
1 |
Unlimited |
| All 12 panels |
Yes |
Yes |
| NexusEngine |
Yes |
Yes |
| Server Universe 3D |
Yes |
Yes |
| AI Agent API |
Yes |
Yes |
| Priority support |
— |
Yes |
| Price |
$0 |
Contact us |
Free is fully functional — no crippled features, no time limits. If you're managing one personal server, you'll never pay a cent.
Running multiple servers means you're running a business. Businesses can afford to support the tools they rely on.
Security
Your credentials never leave your machine. All passwords and SSH keys are encrypted in your OS keychain. All commands are validated before execution. No data is sent to any external service.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Nexus: Open Server Control |
Main admin panel |
Nexus: Open Server Universe 3D |
3D visualization |
Nexus: Open Atomic Clock |
Clock + calendar |
License
Nexus Ultimate Control Center is proprietary software.
Free tier: Personal and non-commercial use with 1 server — free forever.
Pro tier: Commercial use or 2+ servers requires a paid license.
Source code is not available for redistribution, modification, or resale.
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Built for developers who live in their editor and refuse to leave.
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