Hey HN, Inspired by the classic "Compiling" XKCD comic (<a href="https://3d.xkcd.com/303/" rel="nofollow">https://3d.xkcd.com/303/</a>), I’ve built CodeAir (codeair.app) – an Android app and VS Code extension that turns your phone into a remote control for VS Code.<p>With CodeAir, you can:<p>- Control 800+ VS Code commands right from your phone.<p>- Send text and image files directly into your workspace and even have the images transcribed using AI. So imagine taking a snapshot of a piece of code from a physical textbook and being directly able to run that inside VS Code.<p>- Request screenshots from VS Code while AFK and get them delivered to your phone so you can monitor long builds or processes remotely when you're on a coffee break.<p>- If you’ve got an OpenAI API key, you can even perform QnA over your transferred files and images.<p>I made this tool to help monitor long builds or tests when I’m AFK, but it’s useful for so much more! It’s super niche, but I hope some of you find it helpful.<p>Check it out at codeair.app and let me know what you think. Feedback is very welcome!
Just in case someone finds this - I had to rename and move the project to aircodum.com as an entity called 'codeair.in' tried to harass me, claiming they had a TradeMark (they really didnot) and I wanted to avoid drama.
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?
If the thing you are waiting for is a command you can alternatively invoke your command as<p><pre><code> command && beep
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It will beep one time once it finishes successfully.
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.