Self-Hosted Coding Agent in MicroVM Sandboxes with Local Inference and iOS App
tom_doerr · x · 2026-08-11
Developer angristan has open-sourced netclode, a self-hosted cloud coding agent designed to provide a customized Claude Code-like experience from mobile devices. Key technical highlights include:
- MicroVM Sandboxing: Built on k3s, Kata Containers, and Cloud Hypervisor, it provides strict isolation. This enables a "full yolo mode" where the agent gets unrestricted Docker and root access without risking the host system.
- Local Inference: Integrates with Ollama, allowing users to run inference models on their own GPUs, ensuring code and data never leave the local network.
- Native Mobile Apps: Ships with a dedicated iOS and macOS client for monitoring and controlling coding tasks on the go.
- Tailnet Integration: Uses Tailscale for secure port forwarding, preview URLs, and seamless access to private infrastructure.
This project serves as a highly valuable reference for developers looking to build secure, private, and fully customizable alternatives to commercial cloud coding agents.
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