> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.coder1.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Answers to common questions about Coder1, the Bridge, and Johnny5.

## General

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why do I need the Bridge?">
    The Bridge lets you use your existing **Claude subscription** ($20/month) instead of paying for API access ($200-500/month). It also keeps your code private — everything runs locally on your machine.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Bridge & Connection

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="My pairing code expired">
    Codes expire after **5 minutes**. Click the **Bridge** button in the IDE to generate a fresh code.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'Command not found: coder1-bridge'">
    The installer may not have added it to your PATH:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g coder1-bridge
    # Or:
    export PATH="$PATH:~/.npm-global/bin"
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Bridge connected but Claude Code not responding">
    Verify Claude Code works directly in your local terminal:

    ```bash theme={null}
    claude "hello"
    ```

    If that fails, Claude Code may not be installed. Download it at [claude.ai/download](https://claude.ai/download).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is my Claude API key at risk?">
    Your API key stays on YOUR computer. The Bridge doesn't need it or transmit it anywhere.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Johnny5

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I clear Johnny5's memory?">
    Type `/memory clear` in the Johnny5 chat. You can also delete individual memories with `/memory delete [id]`.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Privacy & Data

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I disable telemetry?">
    Yes:

    ```bash theme={null}
    export CODER1_TELEMETRY=false
    coder1-bridge start
    ```

    To make it permanent, add the export line to your `~/.zshrc` or `~/.bashrc`.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>