Use Dot to work on a Linux server you control

A commenter let Dot use a Linux machine through the desktop app so it could run browser-based and local tasks there.

Done with Dots· Intermediate· Nov 2026

What they did
They put the OpenAI desktop app on a Linux computer, enabled both PC and browser control, and then granted their Dot access to that machine. Another user explained the setup in more detail: once the Linux host was registered as a remote machine, Dot operated through a separate Codex session on it instead of staying confined to the usual sandbox.
How it went
They said the agent kept coding on the server through the day. Someone else used the same approach for jobs the sandbox would not handle, including rootless Podman and an Airflow instance. The downsides mentioned were that it cost money, it relied on a separate Codex session, and it usually did not continue chaining into additional machines over SSH.
Tips
Treat this as a high-trust setup: only connect systems and accounts you are prepared to expose to an autonomous agent. Ask for a clear preview before anything that modifies, submits, or removes data.

Try it yourself with Dots

I’ve connected Dot to my Linux machine at [host or label]. Please [describe the task], using any browser or local apps you need. Before you make any change that would alter, send, submit, delete, or spend something, show me the exact steps or commands and wait for my approval. Afterward, give me a brief recap of what you did and anything you noticed.

Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.

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