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exe.dev: Simplifies cloud dev environments with instant Linux VMs for developers and AI agents.

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Frustrated by slow, costly cloud VMs and tangled AI workflows? exe.dev offers instant, private Linux VMs you can SSH into and expose via HTTPS, designed for developers and AI agents.

Stop Wasting Time on Repeating Setups

Launch disposable or persistent VMs, onboard AI agents like Shelley, and run data analysesโ€”all in one place with private-by-default infrastructure and IAM/SSO.

Ship Faster with Built-in AI Coding

The Shelley web coding agent helps you code, test, and deploy inside your VM, turning ideas into production-ready apps with SSH and HTTPS proxy access.

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Pros

  • Disposable Linux VMs with instant spin-up and SSH/HTTPS access.
  • Shelley AI coding agent inside the VM accelerates coding and testing without leaving the sandbox.
  • Isolated sandboxes keep my experiments from polluting my workstation.

Cons

  • First spin-up can be slower during peak times.
  • Port exposure rules sometimes require manual tweaks.
  • Costs can add up if I forget to tear down spun VMs.

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Liam Miller
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I prototype AI features for clients and needed a quick, clean sandbox. Disposable Linux VMs spin up in seconds, I SSH in, and the Shelley AI coding agent runs inside the VM to write and test code. Exposing apps over HTTPS is fast, and I can automate everything with the API. It totally changed how I prototype.

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Liam Miller

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5.0
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Instant sandboxes with an AI coder inside โ€” game changer

Used for week to month

What I liked

  • Disposable Linux VMs with instant spin-up and SSH/HTTPS access.
  • Shelley AI coding agent inside the VM accelerates coding and testing without leaving the sandbox.
  • Isolated sandboxes keep my experiments from polluting my workstation.
  • API-driven VM management lets me automate provisioning and teardown at scale.

What could be better

  • First spin-up can be slower during peak times.
  • Port exposure rules sometimes require manual tweaks.
  • Costs can add up if I forget to tear down spun VMs.

I prototype AI features for clients and needed a quick, clean sandbox. Disposable Linux VMs spin up in seconds, I SSH in, and the Shelley AI coding agent runs inside the VM to write and test code. Exposing apps over HTTPS is fast, and I can automate everything with the API. It totally changed how I prototype.

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Mohammed Khan

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5.0
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Secure, scalable classroom sandboxes with API control

Used for 1-3 months

What I liked

  • IAM-based sharing and private-by-default infrastructure for secure collaboration.
  • API-first VM creation enables scalable, programmatic provisioning.
  • SSH access from any device simplifies remote work.
  • HTTPS hosting makes demos and reviews painless.

What could be better

  • Onboarding IAM permissions for new students can be verbose.
  • API quotas can slow mass provisioning at term start.
  • SSO state syncing across projects can trigger occasional delays.

I run a remote software course and need private, per-assignment sandboxes. IAM-based sharing with private-by-default infra lets me grant and revoke access instantly, without risk. The API-first VM creation lets me provision dozens of environments in minutes, so demos and grading stay consistent. SSH access from any device and HTTPS hosting make student projects easy to run.

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How it works

How exe.dev Works In 3 Steps?

  1. Step 1

    1. Create an account

    Sign up to access instant Linux VMs and AI agent sandboxes.

  2. Step 2

    2. Launch a VM

    Choose specs and start a disposable or persistent VM for coding.

  3. Step 3

    3. Connect & develop

    SSH in, use Shelley, and expose apps over HTTPS to start building.

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exe.dev: Features, Advantages & FAQs

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Core Features
  • Disposable Linux VMs: Quickly spin up isolated development sandboxes
  • SSH & HTTPS access: Connect securely and expose apps instantly
  • Built-in Shelley AI coding agent: Code and test inside the VM
  • IAM-based sharing: Private-by-default infrastructure for secure collaboration
  • API-first VM creation & management: Programmatic control at scale
Advantages
  • Isolated development environments
  • Private-by-default infrastructure
  • SSH and HTTPS access
  • Built-in AI agent Shelley
  • IAM/SSO team controls
  • API-first management
Use Cases
  • Create disposable AI coding sandboxes
  • Host web apps on persistent VMs
  • Develop remotely via SSH from any device
  • Give an AI agent a fresh machine for a coding task
  • Run SQL data analysis and visualization workflows
  • Prototype apps with IAM/SSO for team collaboration
  • Expose lightweight services over HTTPS
Best For
  • Software Developers, AI Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers, Data Analysts

Integrations

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Best For

Software Developers, AI Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers, Data Analysts

Skill Level
Intermediate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is exe.dev?

exe.dev is a cloud platform for developers and AI agents that provides instant, persistent, disposable Linux VMs with SSH access, HTTPS proxying, apt, and systemd, plus an AI coding agent called Shelley.

How do I create an exe.dev VM?

Create an account, choose a plan, and launch a VM via the CLI command 'ssh exe.dev new' or the web interface, optionally specifying name, image, prompt, or disk size.

Can applications on the VMs be accessed over the internet?

Yes. Applications run on the VMs can be accessed through HTTPS proxy URLs.

Is there a free plan or trial?

No free plan is advertised; the current pricing shows paid Personal and Team plans.

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