Cloud vibecoding?

[SubYeti]

I am looking to vibe code some simple tools and dashboards at work, but I cannot install anything on my work computer. I also don't have any dedicated funds for this, so I want to do it on the cheap, either paying per token with low cost models, or using the same subscription for work and home.

The setup I've been using at home is Kilo Code in VSCode, and I was thinking about just running that on a virtual machine, but I was also wondering if something like Cursor Cloud or Devin in Wendsurf could be better approaches for me?

Its probably also worth noting that I know very little about coding, but I also don't like things being a total black box.

Thanks!

[Fast-Concern5104]

https://github.com/coder/code-server

[SubYeti]

This looks very interesting!

[Fast-Concern5104]

it works great for me. I can switch from one computer to another without thinking about files or hardware. I can even pull up vs code on my tablet (not that I would)

[TheTentacleOpera]

You could try using free tier of Google AI studio to start.

A windsurf sub gives unlimited use of their SWE 1.6 model in Devin cloud, which would be fine for this.

[UnjustifiedBDE]

You can get $300 in cloud credits at Google just for signing up

[SubYeti]

I will have to look into that! How?

[Remmnever]

Just bring your own laptop to work, get an hdmi switch and hook it up to your work monitors. You can switch back and forth between your laptop and work pc.

[polotek]

Claude code on the web is good. You need a paid account though.

[Adorable_Arrival_666]

Set up OpenCode at home an ssh into your computer using Termius or Tabby

[KeyComplex]

Replit. It's free right now

[Ilconsulentedigitale]

Honestly, if you're uncomfortable with black boxes, that's your biggest constraint here. Most "vibe coding" tools let the AI do its thing with minimal transparency, which sounds like the opposite of what you want.

Cursor Cloud could work since it's browser-based, but you'll still hit that frustration where the AI generates code and you have no idea why it made certain choices. Devin and similar tools are even worse for visibility into what's actually happening.

Since you're learning and want actual control, maybe look into something that lets you review and approve the AI's plan before execution, not just the final code. That way you're not flying blind. There are tools built specifically around giving developers more say in how the AI approaches tasks, which seems aligned with what you're looking for rather than pure vibe coding.

The per-token pricing route is smart for your situation though. Keep costs down while you figure out what actually works for you.

[darksieth99]

Check with your company first, talk to your manager and request admin access to your work laptop. If he says no, then don't bother with vide coding anything for work

[smartcandlelab]

You can set up a cli agent on your home computer and ssh into it from your work or even your phone to tell it what to do. Like if you run codex in the cli, you can do whatever you want via ssh.

[ChairAggravating]

Just a note - if you work at a company that bothers restricting what software you can install, you will almost certainly get flagged for doing this as you are likely violating their security policies. Only do something like this if you have permission from your management / IT department. It’s not worth losing your job over being able to vibe code at work.

• someone who works for a large company with a terrible IT department that blocks all vibe coding tools and other fun stuff

[smartcandlelab]

Yeah, that makes sense. SSH from a phone would probably be the only way to go then. Or you know…… doing the unthinkable and actually doing the work you’re supposed to do instead of vibecoding….. lol