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Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

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post #9

Using this with tmux and various VPN tech. Main issue is scrolling. Termius + tmux don't scroll very well. And I've been led to believe tmux is necessary to keep sessions open when I turn off my phone screen

In `~/.tmux.conf` try adding `set -g mouse on`, for mouse scrolling

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#42
post #5

Please mask your identifiers, unless they are already spoofed. You potentially give out a lot of your info to bad actors. Other than that, love it :)

Thanks! I did not sppof! I thought that since it was my local Tailnet, only devices on that net could connect. I just rebuilt the network as a precaution.

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#44

So this is the 4th+ article I've seen on using a VPN to vibe code on your phone. Would an email interface to Claude code work better? - Email Claude to start the coding - Claude emails you with any thing it needs acked on. - you reply back to emails telling it what to do. - maybe Claude can run your program and send back screen shots. seems easier then getting a vpn working. What is the downside to using email?

I see no downsides. Seems like an actually useful udea.

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#45

So this is the 4th+ article I've seen on using a VPN to vibe code on your phone. Would an email interface to Claude code work better? - Email Claude to start the coding - Claude emails you with any thing it needs acked on. - you reply back to emails telling it what to do. - maybe Claude can run your program and send back screen shots. seems easier then getting a vpn working. What is the downside to using email?

I see no downsides. Seems like an actually useful udea.

that would be perfect.

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#46

Claude not needed to "code from anywhere you are" and certainly not from your phone. no LLM needed. no agents. Tailscale or any other VPN not needed use a laptop. (trying to do it with only a phone-factor UI is madness.) have a mobile-friendly ISP if desired or needed. solved. been solved for decades so much of the AI BS hyping is about inventing supposedly unsolved problems. like Google showing me ads to convince me…

How do I use a laptop while standing on a train each day? It sounds like a laptop is sufficient for you, but I suspect (based on myself and other responses in this thread) that a laptop is not always viable for many people; this tutorial appears targeted toward those people.

I’ve actually considered a neck/shoulder support for a laptop in the past but decided against it because it’d be cumbersome and make me a theft target.

As for AI, personally speaking I use AI coding tools to allow me to continue enjoying some hobby side projects with less free time available with a kid. It’s been a massive boost to my happiness in a generally low stakes area. I’m curious to see if I can get a similar unlock on my short and interrupted commute times as well, which is why I (personally) find this article interesting.

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#47

Claude not needed to "code from anywhere you are" and certainly not from your phone. no LLM needed. no agents. Tailscale or any other VPN not needed use a laptop. (trying to do it with only a phone-factor UI is madness.) have a mobile-friendly ISP if desired or needed. solved. been solved for decades so much of the AI BS hyping is about inventing supposedly unsolved problems. like Google showing me ads to convince me…

You can't bring a laptop to the club! Truthfully I haven't tried so I will keep you posted.

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Which countries in the world don't sell laptops?

I assume he means people are too poor to have multiple devices, and if you only have one it's probably a phone. That said I'm dubious anyone who only has a phone is doing meaningful coding

There is this guy: https://github.com/OXY2DEV/markview.nvim/issues/216#issuecom.... I haven‘t used his plugin, but it seems quite popular (+3k stars). I guess ergonomics don‘t matter so much yet when you are young..

Re: Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

#49

I remember when I started learning coding, and didn't have a computer. I literally used to use my phone to write code - terrible experience, but I was determined

When I started learning coding, we had to run 50 kilometers through dense jungle, fight Jaguars and jump over snakes, to get to the only computer in the region. I saw a lot of friends die during the daily journey. The teacher was a shaman too, very knowledgeable on C. He would teach us rituals and stuff.

That's cute! I had to cross the Darién in both directions to get there!
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