Description
boxes.dev is designed to enhance the coding experience by providing cloud development environments tailored for agentic coding. It allows developers to run each Claude Code or Codex chat on its own dedicated cloud computer, enabling them to code from anywhere using mobile or desktop devices. This flexibility is crucial for modern developers who need to manage multiple coding agents without being tethered to a single machine.
The platform offers a unique solution by giving every coding agent its own cloud computer, referred to as a 'devbox.' This devbox is a full Linux machine that comes preconfigured with the necessary development environment, allowing agents to work independently without resource constraints. Developers can manage their agents from any device, whether it’s a desktop, phone, or terminal, ensuring that their coding tasks continue seamlessly even when they are away from their laptops.
One of the standout features of boxes.dev is its ability to automatically sleep idle devboxes, which helps manage costs effectively. Developers are only billed for active compute time, and sleeping devboxes incur no charges. This model allows users to kick off small tasks throughout their day or run multiple agents overnight without worrying about excessive costs.
Getting started with boxes.dev is straightforward. Developers can migrate their existing local development environment to the cloud with minimal setup. By selecting a local folder or GitHub repository, boxes.dev drafts a setup plan that can be approved before execution. This process ensures that the cloud environment mirrors the local setup, allowing for a smooth transition.
In addition to its core functionalities, boxes.dev supports various integrations and provides tools for collaboration. Developers can share live agent sessions with teammates, enabling real-time collaboration without the need for screen sharing. The platform also offers public preview URLs for running applications, making it easy to share work with others before merging code.
Overall, boxes.dev is a powerful tool for developers looking to leverage cloud technology for their coding needs. It addresses common pain points associated with local development, providing a robust and flexible environment that enhances productivity and collaboration.
boxes.dev's Core Features
Full cloud computer per agent
Isolated parallel agents
Keeps working when your laptop closes
Code from phone or tablet
Devboxes preserve services, ports, and DB state
Cloud scheduled & webhook runs
Review code, comment, iterate
Use native Codex + Claude Code
Any editor (VS Code, JetBrains, Vim)
Sleeping devboxes are free
How to use boxes.dev?
Configure: Select a local folder or GitHub repo to create your project.
Use: Approve the setup plan to migrate your environment to the cloud.
Optimise: Start coding with your agents on dedicated devboxes.
Manage: Monitor and control your agents from any device.
boxes.dev's Use Cases
- Remote Development
- Team Collaboration
- Cost Management
- Mobile Coding
- Parallel Development
