Forge: Turn a Mac or Linux Machine into an Always-On Dev Host for AI Coding Agents

What Forge Does

Forge is a tool built to solve the problem of losing context when stepping away from a development session using multiple AI coding agents. The creator was running 5-6 agents simultaneously alongside IDEs and a browser, which maxed out RAM on an M4 Pro and caused overheating. While /rename and /resume commands can save a session, they don't preserve the workflow state.

With one command, Forge transforms a Mac or Linux machine into a permanent, always-on development host. Your agents continue running when you leave. You can access the session from any device—laptop, phone, or iPad—by SSHing in and using tmux attach to return exactly where you left off.

Key Features

• Installs a daemon that keeps the machine awake and accessible
• Provides a web dashboard for monitoring CPU, memory, processes, and power settings
• Integrates Tailscale for secure remote access from anywhere without port forwarding
• Includes VNC screen sharing for GUI access when needed
• Features one-command installation that detects existing setups and skips already configured components

What Forge Doesn't Do

• No cloud dependency—it runs on hardware you own
• No monthly cost—just uses your existing machine
• Doesn't modify your Tailscale or SSH configuration on uninstall

This is the creator's first open-source project, built to solve a personal workflow problem. The tool is available on GitHub for others who might find it useful.