# FAQ

## Is Coder Studio A Cloud IDE?

No. Coder Studio runs on your own machine and serves a browser UI from that local runtime. You can expose it to other devices, but the development environment remains local.

## Does My Code Leave My Machine?

Coder Studio itself is local-first. However, provider CLIs such as Claude Code or Codex may send task context according to their own behavior and settings. Review the provider's documentation if this matters for your project.

## Is Coder Studio A Replacement For VS Code Or Cursor?

Not directly. Coder Studio is strongest as a browser workspace around vibe coding sessions, terminals, files, Git, and cross-device visibility. Use a desktop editor when you need deep manual editing.

## Do I Need Claude Code Or Codex Installed?

Only for AI sessions. You can still use Coder Studio for file browsing and terminals without provider CLIs installed.

## Can I Use It From My Phone?

Yes. Use LAN access when your phone is on the same network, or use Tailscale/ngrok/Cloudflare Tunnel for remote access. Set a password before exposing the service to other devices.

## Can I Edit Code On Mobile?

Mobile is best for checking status, reading output, viewing files, and light operations. Desktop remains better for deep editing and complex terminal work.

## Can I Share A Workspace With Someone Else?

Technically yes if you expose the service URL, but be careful. A workspace can include file and terminal access. Use authentication, share only with trusted people, and stop temporary tunnels when finished.

## Where Is State Stored?

Coder Studio stores local app state in its local data directory, backed by SQLite. Project files remain in the workspace directories you open.

## What Happens If I Close The Browser?

The managed service can keep running in the background. Reopen Coder Studio with:

```bash
coder-studio open
```

or check it with:

```bash
coder-studio status
```

## How Do I Stop It?

```bash
coder-studio stop
```