Join this compute network

You have been invited to let this computer run work for a friend's network. It takes two commands. You stay in control and can stop at any time.

1 · Requirements

  1. Node.js 24 or newer — check with node -v
  2. pnpm — install with npm i -g pnpm
  3. A copy of the project folder

2 · Connect — one command

macOS or Linux

./scripts/join.sh https://jacks-macbook-pro.taile7f048.ts.net YOUR-CODE

Windows (PowerShell)

.\scripts\join.ps1 https://jacks-macbook-pro.taile7f048.ts.net YOUR-CODE

Either one checks what you need, installs it, connects, and starts taking work. Run only the line for your computer.

3 · Or step by step

pnpm install
pnpm agent pair --server https://jacks-macbook-pro.taile7f048.ts.net --code YOUR-CODE
pnpm agent run

Ask for your pairing code — it expires 10 minutes after it is created.

4 · Stopping

pnpm agent pause      # stop taking work, right now
pnpm agent resume     # start again

Pause is a local switch. It works even if this server is unreachable, and running work is cancelled immediately.

What this does and does not do. Your computer connects out to the server — nothing is opened up for incoming connections, and you do not need to change any router settings. It runs only the specific task types this project ships; it cannot be sent arbitrary programs or shell commands. It does not touch your files, your browser profile, your camera, or other devices on your network.