Show HN: CodeAir – Control VS Code from Your Phone

(codeair.app)

40 points | by pk97 4 days ago ago

32 comments

  • dennisy 3 days ago ago

    This is a cool project! However maybe we should just be on a break when on a coffee break?

    • itake 3 days ago ago

      I saw it as tool to monitor long running executions.

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      hehe, yeah, sometimes you should and sometimes you end up being a character like in the xkcd comic.

  • NBJack 3 days ago ago

    This sounds like it would give our InfoSec team heart palpitations over the potential data leaks and new attack vectors.

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      I am curious to hear more. Everything happens over local network, so unless the network is compromised, it shouldn't cause too much trouble? I am advising users against using this over something like airport wifi or something.

  • anis-mer 2 days ago ago

    Amazing job! I'm really looking forward to diving into the source code when (or if) you release it. Curious—are you using WebSockets or any other technology for real-time updates?

    • pk97 2 days ago ago

      thank you! I'll release the code for the VSC Extension soon.

  • mejutoco 3 days ago ago

    If the thing you are waiting for is a command you can alternatively invoke your command as

       command && beep
    
    It will beep one time once it finishes successfully.
    • pk97 2 days ago ago

      Thank you, this is a TIL!!

  • anonzzzies 3 days ago ago

    Are you going to release the source? As the github only has a Readme currently?

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      Thanks purple-leafy, I do share some similar concerns. There was only a recent case where a popular open source project was cloned and turned into a startup.

      I am offering the Android app and extension for free. I'll be open sourcing the extension soon. I am hesitant to open source the Android app until I also get the iOS version out.

      • anonzzzies 2 days ago ago

        You people have issues reading? I just asked if you are going to as you have a repository. If you do not that's fine. jeeze.

        • pk97 2 days ago ago

          sorry if my answer came off the wrong way, I just meant, yes I'll be releasing the source code for the VS Code extension.

          • pk97 a day ago ago

            I open sourced the extension code.

    • purple-leafy 3 days ago ago

      Why should they?

      • ethanwillis 3 days ago ago

        Because this has deep integration with potentially sensitive data?

        • purple-leafy 3 days ago ago

          Then don’t use it lol, they are under no obligation to share their code for someone else to steal

          • donbreo 3 days ago ago

            bad take. there is no point in posting it if we don't know if its safe to use. The world doesn't work on the "Trust me bro principle."

            • purple-leafy 2 days ago ago

              Okay fair enough. But as a developer it grinds my gears when I work hard on something and like a moth to flame I get asked to open source it (so others can copy my hard work)

      • anonzzzies 3 days ago ago

        It was a question. And the read me has a contributing section, so it's pretty logical to assume so. It is also incredibly niche as author says themselves; usually that means the more the better.

  • just-tom 3 days ago ago

    Nice! I'm using AnyDesk for both desktop and phone, and then can completely control my computer from my phone, not only vs code. Also for watching long processes.

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      anydesk etc. are good, but this app does a little more than monitoring. It's like a cross between anydesk use case and airdrop (like you can send files and images etc to your wokspace). And everything happens over your local network.

    • gbraad 3 days ago ago

      anydesk relies on a relay/third-party. this seems more like a direct connection (needs something like tailscale for remote access)

  • compootr 3 days ago ago

    fine idea but looks like you forgot to push the source up to your github repo.

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      Thank you for checking on things, I am working on open sourcing the extension part of the project which should be available soon!

  • prameshbajra 3 days ago ago

    Eagerly waiting for the iOS app.

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      Thank you, I am working on it!

  • sestep 3 days ago ago

    TIL 3d.xkcd.com exists.

    • pk97 3 days ago ago

      I love HN for these moments - when you learn things that are orthogonal to the original post.

  • gbraad 3 days ago ago

    please, publish to openvsx.

    • gbraad 3 days ago ago

      phone app still has template code left in; react native?

      • pk97 2 days ago ago

        Thank you so much for pointing these out! Yes, it's react native. And thanks to your comment, I am also working on getting my account setup on open vsx