About the
IDE Project
Why build HelixBox? Remote execution on mobile terminals shouldn't require complex SSH port-forwarding or public IP addresses.
Most mobile coding applications are simple text views. They do not run your tests, compilers, or local shell binaries. But SSH connections from mobile terminals to desktop runtimes are tedious to maintain, frequently disconnect over cellular signals, and expose ports to open scans.
HelixBox uses dual control/data tunnels mediated by a Bun WebSocket Relay proxy. When you pair using your QR code, a connection session is persisted. The terminal frames are encoded into binary packets, reducing cellular load by up to 70%. When the connection drops, it auto-reconnects in less than 50ms, resuming your coding session without state loss.
Furthermore, standard tools charge steep subscription fees. We believe in pay-as-you-go. Integrating Algorand USDC micro-billing via x402 lets you buy secure CLI relay access by session. Your editor is fully free; you only pay when starting an agent session over the secure proxy tunnels.