General
Why do I need the Bridge?
Why do I need the Bridge?
The Bridge lets you use your existing Claude subscription (200-500/month). It also keeps your code private — everything runs locally on your machine.
Is Coder1 a cloud IDE like GitHub Codespaces?
Is Coder1 a cloud IDE like GitHub Codespaces?
No. The Coder1 web app runs in your browser, but all code execution happens on YOUR computer via the Bridge. Think of it like SSH or VSCode Remote — remote control, not cloud hosting.
What happens if Coder1 shuts down?
What happens if Coder1 shuts down?
Your code is on YOUR computer — we never hold it. If we disappeared tomorrow, you’d still have all your files, and Claude Code CLI still works without our platform. The Bridge is also open source.
Can I use Coder1 on multiple projects?
Can I use Coder1 on multiple projects?
Yes. Once the Bridge is connected, you can
cd into any directory on your computer from the IDE terminal.Bridge & Connection
My pairing code expired
My pairing code expired
Codes expire after 5 minutes. Click the Bridge button in the IDE to generate a fresh code.
'Command not found: coder1-bridge'
'Command not found: coder1-bridge'
The installer may not have added it to your PATH:
The bridge connected but I get 'Bridge error' on first command
The bridge connected but I get 'Bridge error' on first command
After a server restart, the bridge infrastructure needs a moment to warm up. Wait a few seconds, refresh the browser page, and try again.
Bridge connected but Claude Code not responding
Bridge connected but Claude Code not responding
Verify Claude Code works directly in your local terminal:If that fails, Claude Code may not be installed. Download it at claude.ai/download.
Can Coder1 run commands on my computer without my permission?
Can Coder1 run commands on my computer without my permission?
No. The Bridge only executes commands you type in the IDE. Nothing runs on your computer without your action.
What if my internet drops?
What if my internet drops?
The Bridge will attempt to reconnect automatically. If it can’t, press Ctrl+C to stop it, then run
coder1-bridge start and get a new code.Is my Claude API key at risk?
Is my Claude API key at risk?
Your API key stays on YOUR computer. The Bridge doesn’t need it or transmit it anywhere.
Johnny5
Does Johnny5 remember things between sessions?
Does Johnny5 remember things between sessions?
Yes. Johnny5 has a persistent memory system that stores facts, preferences, and context across sessions. It learns your workflow over time.
Does Johnny5 require the Bridge?
Does Johnny5 require the Bridge?
No. Johnny5 connects through Coder1’s servers — it works without the Bridge. The Bridge is only needed for terminal commands and file-based operations.
How do I clear Johnny5's memory?
How do I clear Johnny5's memory?
Type
/memory clear in the Johnny5 chat. You can also delete individual memories with /memory delete [id].Johnny5 seems to have forgotten context
Johnny5 seems to have forgotten context
Try
/memory list to see what it has stored. You may need to re-share context if a session was very long or memory wasn’t captured for a particular topic.Privacy & Data
Can Coder1 see my code?
Can Coder1 see my code?
No. Your code files never leave your computer. Only commands you type and their output travel over the encrypted connection.
What data do you collect?
What data do you collect?
We collect anonymous usage metrics only: connection timestamps, command counts (not content), and crash logs. We do not collect code, file contents, or command text.
Can I disable telemetry?
Can I disable telemetry?
Yes:To make it permanent, add the export line to your
~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc.Can my company's IT department see my code?
Can my company's IT department see my code?
No. The connection is encrypted (TLS 1.3 / WSS). Your IT team can see that you’re connecting to coder1.ai, but cannot read the encrypted payload — and your files never leave your machine anyway.