1023: Mosh, Caddy & Tailscale: A Remote Dev Deep Dive

Running development processes on remote machines instead of local laptops offers significant advantages for managing AI agents and long-running tasks. By leveraging tools like Mosh for persistent SSH connections, Caddy for reverse proxying, and Tailscale for secure network access, developers maintain consistent environments accessible from any device. Terminal multiplexers like Herder or Tmux are essential for managing multiple agent sessions, providing a centralized view of process status and eliminating the need to keep local machines awake. While this setup enhances battery life and enables cross-device coding, it introduces challenges such as terminal UI screen tearing, complex authentication for headless browsers, and the lack of native touch support on mobile interfaces. Ultimately, this shift toward remote-first development prioritizes persistent, accessible workflows over the inherent limitations of local hardware.