Emergency coding setup: Claude Code on OCI free VM with Termux on Android
Emergency coding setup for production issues
A developer on r/ClaudeAI shared a practical setup for emergency coding when a laptop isn't available. The solution addresses production issues that can occur when you're away from your primary development machine.
Core components
- OCI Free Tier VM: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's free VM with 24GB RAM and 4 vCPUs
- GitHub CLI: Installed on the VM
- Claude Code: Installed on the VM
- Termux: Android terminal emulator used to SSH into the VM
Cost breakdown
- OCI VM: Free
- Termux: Free
- Claude Pro ($20/month) or Claude Max ($100/month): Required for Claude Code access
- The developer notes that Claude Pro is sufficient for emergency use
Workflow
The setup is configured once. After that, when a production alert occurs:
- Open Termux on Android
- SSH into the OCI VM
- Claude Code is live on a 24GB machine within 2 minutes
The developer emphasizes this isn't a laptop replacement, but rather a way to "stop being blocked when it's not with you." They also ask the community about alternatives, specifically whether people prefer VS Code server or Blink Shell over Termux.
📖 Read the full source: r/ClaudeAI
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