CodeNomad/packages/server

CodeNomad Server

CodeNomad Server is the high-performance engine behind the CodeNomad cockpit. It transforms your machine into a robust development host, managing the lifecycle of multiple OpenCode instances and providing the low-latency data streams that long-haul builders demand. It bridges your local filesystem with the UI, ensuring that whether you are on localhost or a remote tunnel, you have the speed, clarity, and control of a native workspace.

Features & Capabilities

🌍 Deployment Freedom

• Remote Access: Host CodeNomad on a powerful workstation and access it from your lightweight laptop.
• Code Anywhere: Tunnel in via VPN or SSH to code securely from coffee shops or while traveling.
• Multi-Device: The responsive web client works on tablets and iPads, turning any screen into a dev terminal.
• Always-On: Run as a background service so your sessions are always ready when you connect.

⚡️ Workspace Power

• Multi-Instance: Juggle multiple OpenCode sessions side-by-side with per-instance tabs.
• Long-Context Native: Scroll through massive transcripts without hitches.
• Deep Task Awareness: Monitor background tasks and child sessions without losing your flow.
• Command Palette: A single, global palette to jump tabs, launch tools, and fire shortcuts.

Prerequisites

• OpenCode: opencode must be installed and configured on your system.
• Node.js 18+ and npm (for running or building from source).
• A workspace folder on disk you want to serve.
• Optional: a Chromium-based browser if you want --launch to open the UI automatically.

Usage

Run via npx (Recommended)

You can run CodeNomad directly without installing it:

npx @neuralnomads/codenomad --launch

Install Globally

Or install it globally to use the codenomad command:

npm install -g @neuralnomads/codenomad
codenomad --launch

Common Flags

You can configure the server using flags or environment variables:

Flag	Env Variable	Description
--port <number>	CLI_PORT	HTTP port (default 9898)
--host <addr>	CLI_HOST	Interface to bind (default 127.0.0.1)
--workspace-root <path>	CLI_WORKSPACE_ROOT	Default root for new workspaces
--unrestricted-root	CLI_UNRESTRICTED_ROOT	Allow full-filesystem browsing
--config <path>	CLI_CONFIG	Config file location
--launch	CLI_LAUNCH	Open the UI in a Chromium-based browser
--log-level <level>	CLI_LOG_LEVEL	Logging level (trace, debug, info, warn, error)
--username <username>	CODENOMAD_SERVER_USERNAME	Username for CodeNomad's internal auth (default codenomad)
--password <password>	CODENOMAD_SERVER_PASSWORD	Password for CodeNomad's internal auth
--generate-token	CODENOMAD_GENERATE_TOKEN	Emit a one-time local bootstrap token for desktop flows
--dangerously-skip-auth	CODENOMAD_SKIP_AUTH	Disable CodeNomad's internal auth (use only behind a trusted perimeter)

Authentication

• Default behavior: CodeNomad requires a login (username/password) and stores a session cookie in the browser.
• --dangerously-skip-auth / CODENOMAD_SKIP_AUTH=true disables the login prompt and treats all requests as authenticated. Use this only when access is already protected by another layer (SSO proxy, VPN, Coder workspace auth, etc.). If you bind to 0.0.0.0 while skipping auth, anyone who can reach the port can access the API.

Data Storage

• Config: ~/.config/codenomad/config.json
• Instance Data: ~/.config/codenomad/instances (chat history, etc.)