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Getting Started with Coder1

Everything you need to know about the Bridge architecture and Claude integration

Quick Start

  1. 1

    Download the Bridge

    Get the Bridge executable for your OS from /alpha

  2. 2

    Run Bridge Locally

    Execute: ./coder1-bridge (make it executable first)

  3. 3

    Open Coder1 IDE

    Navigate to /ide and start coding with Claude

Key Features

  • Full Monaco Editor

    VSCode editing experience in your browser

  • Cloud Terminal

    Full bash environment with npm, git, and more

  • Complete Privacy

    Claude runs locally, no data sent to cloud

  • Session Persistence

    Claude remembers context across sessions

How the Bridge Works

The Coder1 Bridge creates a secure tunnel between your local Claude CLI and our cloud IDE. This revolutionary architecture gives you the full power of Claude without any API costs.

Local Claude CLI

Runs on your machine with your subscription

Coder1 Bridge

Secure tunnel between local and cloud

Cloud IDE

Professional web-based development environment

Benefits

  • • Zero API Costs: Uses your existing Claude Code subscription
  • • Complete Privacy: All AI processing happens on your local machine
  • • Enterprise Security: No sensitive code leaves your infrastructure
  • • Persistent Memory: Claude remembers your entire development context
  • • Seamless Integration: Works with your existing development workflow

Requirements

  • • Claude Code CLI installed locally (get from claude.ai/code)
  • • Active Claude Code PRO or MAX subscription
  • • Alpha invite code (check your email)
  • • macOS, Windows, or Linux operating system

Common Issues

Bridge won't connect to IDE

Make sure both services are running:

  • Bridge executable is running locally
  • You're logged into Claude CLI
  • IDE is open at /ide
  • Check firewall settings
Terminal says "claude: command not found"

This is expected! Claude CLI runs locally, not on the server. You need to:

  • Download and run the Bridge on your local machine
  • The Bridge connects your local Claude to the web IDE
  • Once connected, Claude commands work seamlessly
Permission denied when running Bridge

Make the Bridge executable first:

chmod +x coder1-bridge-[your-os]

Need more help? Contact us at alpha@coder1.app

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