Remote AI Coder
Remote AI Coder is a VS Code extension paired with a PWA Web UI that lets you securely operate local AI CLI tools (e.g., codex, claude, aider) from any browser, review terminal output, and send commands in real time.
Value Proposition
- Remote control on any device – Launch a controlled HTTP/WebSocket service from VS Code so phones, tablets, or laptops can take over the terminal session instantly.
- Layered security – PIN/password plus JWT, along with folder access modes (
workspaceOnly, whitelist) to minimize accidental misuse.
- Rich CLI orchestration – Auto-detect installed AI CLIs and spin up multiple PTY sessions, each with independent lifecycle management.
- Intelligent Git panel – Inspect repo status, preview diffs, switch branches, and request AI-generated commit messages or branch names from the browser.
- Ephemeral task mode – Run sensitive jobs through dedicated providers that leave no session or command history once finished.
- Full localization coverage – Uses VS Code’s native l10n pipeline to offer Traditional/Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and multiple European languages.
Key Capabilities
| Capability |
Description |
| Multi-CLI auto detection |
Scans PATH/HTTP targets for claude, cursor, opencode, aider, codex, copilot, kimi, gemini, qwen, and more. |
| Session management |
Create, switch, stop, and reconnect multiple PTY sessions with idle auto-cleanup. |
| Git control |
View staged/unstaged/untracked files, inspect diffs, change branches, and perform common graph operations. |
| AI helpers |
AI Generate (commit message suggestions) and AI Branch (branch name ideas) powered by pluggable Ephemeral CLI providers. |
| Quick Commands |
Save frequently used commands and trigger them in the Web UI. |
| Mobile-friendly input |
On-screen Tab, Esc, arrow keys, and other shortcuts for touchscreen workflows. |
| Public tunnel options |
Provision Dev Tunnel (with cloudflared fallback when required). |
Supported CLIs
Current detection matrix:
claude, cursor, opencode, aider, codex, copilot, kimi, gemini, qwen
Need another CLI prioritized? File an issue so we can adjust the roadmap.
CLI Support Status
| CLI |
Status |
AI Git Helpers |
| Codex |
✅ Fully tested |
✅ Commit & Branch |
| Copilot |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
| Claude |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
| Cursor |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
| OpenCode |
🧪 Experimental |
✅ Commit & Branch |
| Aider |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
| Kimi |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
| Gemini |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
| Qwen |
🧪 Experimental |
🚧 In development |
Localization
- Built-in languages: zh-TW, zh-CN, en, ja, ko, es, fr, de, pt, it, ar.
Security Guidance
- Prefer
workspaceOnly or whitelist access modes.
- Use strong, unique passwords.
- If a public tunnel is open, monitor session status and expiry regularly.
- Adjust
remoteAiCoder.port in the settings panel when encountering port conflicts.
Third-Party Software Disclaimer
This extension may download third-party executables only with your explicit consent. Before any download begins, a confirmation dialog explains what will be downloaded, from where, and links to official documentation.
Remote AI Coder does not develop, maintain, audit, or endorse these programs. They are subject to their own license terms. You use them at your own risk. See the LICENSE file, Section 7, for detailed legal terms.
Support & Roadmap
- Expanding Ephemeral providers to cover additional AI CLIs.
- Enhancing Git workflows, mobile input ergonomics, and Quick Commands.
- We welcome bug reports and feature suggestions to help focus upcoming releases.
License
Remote AI Coder Proprietary License v1.0 (see LICENSE, dated 2026‑03‑01).
- ✅ Permitted: personal/non-commercial use and internal enterprise use.
- ✅ Output ownership: everything produced through the software belongs to you.
- ❌ Prohibited: modifying/deriving, reverse engineering, redistribution, or offering hosted/SaaS services without approval.
- ⚠️ Termination: rights end automatically upon breach; all copies must be destroyed.
- ⚖️ Liability: provided “as is,” without warranties; governed by the laws of Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Disclaimer
Remote AI Coder enables remote access to local development environments and AI-powered CLI tools. By using this software, you acknowledge and accept that:
- The author is not liable for any data loss, security breaches, unauthorized access, or damages of any kind arising from the use of this software.
- AI CLI tools may produce unintended, erroneous, or destructive outputs. You are solely responsible for reviewing and approving all actions performed through terminal sessions.
- Public tunnel connections expose local services to the internet. You are responsible for configuring strong passwords, appropriate access modes, and monitoring active sessions.
- This software is provided "as is" with no guarantees of security, availability, or fitness for any purpose.
See the LICENSE file, Section 5, for full legal terms.
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