Your machine,
one link away.
Tilde provides real Linux machines accessible in seconds via your browser. Zero client installation, zero SSH key configuration, instantaneous collaborative workspaces.
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What Tilde is
Tilde provides instant, real Linux machines in your browser. The core claim is simple: A link is a machine.
No client software to install, no SSH key management, and no complex VPC or subnet design. Open a link in any modern browser and start typing in a full-featured Linux shell within seconds.
Why Tilde?
| Dimension | Traditional Cloud VMs (AWS/GCP/Azure) | Tilde |
|---|---|---|
| Setup steps | 8 steps (IAM, keys, security groups, SSH client, IP) | 1 step (Open the link) |
| Client requirements | Terminal + SSH private key file | Any browser on PC, Mac, iPad, or mobile |
| Session sharing | Complex tmux/tmate relays required | Native multi-user read/write live sharing links |
| Fleet & Classrooms | Manual repetitive setup or complex Terraform | One-click fleet distribution from master template |
| Cost efficiency | Continuous billing when idle | Smart idle detection & instant sleep/wake |
Architecture
Code / Terminal
Browser ──▶ WebSocket (TLS Encrypted) ──▶ Tilde Gateway
│
├─ Auth & Session Routing
├─ Terminal Emulation (xterm.js)
└─ Isolated MicroVM / Container
[!TIP] Tilde instances come with full sudo/root privileges and pre-installed toolchains (Git, Python, Node.js, Docker, GCC/Clang), ideal for quick prototyping, remote debugging, hands-on teaching, and team collaboration.