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Developer details remote Ubuntu setup for OpenCode agent

A developer has detailed the process of configuring a remote development machine using Ubuntu, with a focus on setting up OpenCode. The setup involves distinct administrative and agent accounts, integrated with Tailscale for secure connections and tmux for persistent sessions. The core principle is a clear division of control: Ubuntu manages the hardware, the agent handles the development environment, and OpenCode oversees the actual work. AI

IMPACT Provides a technical blueprint for setting up AI agent development environments.

RANK_REASON Detailed technical setup guide for a specific development environment.

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Developer details remote Ubuntu setup for OpenCode agent

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    I’ve spent some time turning a bare Ubuntu VPS into a remote development machine for OpenCode. Separate admin and agent accounts, Tailscale, tmux persistence, G

    I’ve spent some time turning a bare Ubuntu VPS into a remote development machine for OpenCode. Separate admin and agent accounts, Tailscale, tmux persistence, GitHub, Java/Node/Bun and Playwright are now working together. The principle: “ubuntu controls the machine; agent control…