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- Coding
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About
Rig is an open-source tool that gives each AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex) its own Linux desktop in the cloud, complete with the user's code, a running dev server, tests, and a signed-in Chrome browser. The cloud desktop sleeps when idle and wakes on demand, so a laptop stays fast while multiple agents can run in parallel.
At a glance
Rig gives a local coding agent a cloud Linux desktop for running a dev server, browser and tests. It is worth evaluating if parallel branches are exhausting your laptop and your project can run in a cloud workspace.
Good fit
Developers who need a separate desktop for each branch and can start with a throwaway repository.
Consider something else when
Keep execution local when project files or session credentials cannot leave your device.
Start here
Sync a synthetic project into one desktop without importing browser sessions. Run the app, check that the agent can inspect it and verify that you can tear the desktop down.
Cost and requirements
MIT-licensed CLI. The documented setup uses Bun and an E2B account. Running desktops incur provider charges.
Limits to know
Sync can send uncommitted files to the cloud desktop. Cookie import sends selected browser sessions there, and saved desktops can preserve signed-in state.
Why it made the leaderboard
Rig gives each agent a full Linux desktop with a pre-authenticated Chrome for testing web changes, letting you run several Claude Code or Codex sessions in parallel without local resource contention.
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