Cloud code: Conductor joins rush toward remote coding agents

AI coding agents are evolving from local environments to cloud-based platforms. Conductor is a new tool that enables remote coding agents to operate outside traditional terminals and IDEs. This shift allows developers to leverage AI coding assistance more flexibly and collaboratively in the cloud.

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Starting out as a local Mac app, Conductor follows a trend of pushing agents into persistent cloud workspaces.

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