Dashboard
Manage multiple live computers from one mobile view.
Create, start, stop, upgrade, inspect network state, and jump straight into the tool you need.
Cloud Computer For Real Work
The cloud computer that actually lets you work.
Giz Computer combines desktop, terminal, drive, git, managed apps, mobile control, and external exposure into one persistent machine. Open it anywhere and keep the same working state.
Persistent Linux computer
Desktop, terminal, drive, git, apps
Mobile-ready remote control
Private by default
SurfaceDesktop + Terminal + Drive + Git + Apps + Automations
StatePersistent files, metadata, snapshots, and machine context
Catalog322 installable app IDs in the runtime catalog
AccessPhone, tablet, laptop, installable workspace
NetworkIPv6, sites, ports, custom domains, share links
Proof First
Show the product before asking for belief.
The landing now leads with curated real captures from the product: machine control, desktop access, Drive memory, publish controls, and the runtime catalog itself.
Desktop
Open a real GUI desktop, not just a code sandbox.
Run browser workflows, native windows, and GUI apps inside the same computer your agent and files already use.
Ops
Operate the machine lifecycle from the dashboard, not from infrastructure sidecars.
Running state, specs, storage, events, upgrades, billing, and runtime actions are part of the product surface.
Git
Review changes inside the same computer instead of bouncing between tools.
Git history, staged changes, and diff review live beside the terminal, files, and desktop apps that created them.
Apps
The computer is a launch surface for a large app and runtime catalog.
The managed app catalog already spans 322 installable app IDs, from coding CLIs and browsers to service apps and desktop tooling.
Access
External SSH, active sites, and machine switching live in the same control surface.
The main tab is not a decorative profile menu. It exposes direct SSH state, active published endpoints, per-site controls, and the running computer roster in one place.
Publish
Publishing is configurable down to access mode, routing type, and custom domain.
Proxy or static site mode, private or public visibility, URL previews, port binding, and custom domain setup are built into the product surface.
Drive
Drive is the memory plane for the same machine, not a detached storage tab.
Folders, collection scopes, storage state, and the same container-backed file tree stay available beside Computer instead of living in a separate silo.
Snapshots
Time Machine makes Drive behave like durable memory, not a fragile folder view.
Snapshot policy, manual snapshots, nearest-point lookup, and restore planning are built into the product surface for the active computer.
Capability Coverage
This is broader than a browser IDE and deeper than a hosted desktop.
Ark Computer is the execution layer of the platform: isolated machine, persistent storage, desktop and shell surfaces, app runtime controls, and network exposure in one product.
Real Computer Surface
This is a full cloud computer surface, not a single-purpose dev environment.
- Full remote desktop for GUI workflows
- Low-friction terminal sessions for shell and coding
- Panel-based workspace for desktop, drive, git, agent, and apps
One Shared Working State
Files, apps, agent context, and desktop state stay aligned inside one environment.
- Persistent home directory across sessions
- Drive browser tied directly to the same container storage
- Reopen the same machine instead of reconstructing context
Drive As Memory
Drive is not just a mounted folder. It is the persistent memory layer for the same execution environment.
- Collection scopes for recent, starred, shared, and trash
- Metadata such as starred state, tags, and trash status
- Snapshot-backed history and restore flows for the same container storage
Agent-Native
AI is optional, but when used it operates inside the same computer instead of outside it.
- Agent panel against live computer context
- Voice input capability available in the workspace
- Built-in Studio and AI credit flow for media generation
Managed Apps And Runtimes
Launch more than a terminal. Install and run managed desktop or service apps inside your computer.
- Managed app catalog with install and runtime controls
- Desktop apps such as VS Code, Chrome, Firefox, Blender, LibreOffice, Krita
- Service-style runtimes and app exposure from the same workspace
Drive Editing And Reuse
Documents and assets are edited, transformed, and reused in place instead of being exported to another system first.
- Note, markdown, HTML, PDF, media, and runtime viewer surfaces
- Upload, archive, extraction, and conversion flows
- Share and publish paths that can start from stored content
Developer Workflow Built In
Code, review, and manage changes without leaving the computer module.
- Git panel for changes, branches, and commit context
- Terminal for package installs, builds, scripts, and deploy flows
- Drive and desktop for mixed code plus asset workflows
Direct Network Capability
The computer is not boxed into a toy runtime. It can expose real services and direct connectivity.
- Public IPv6 support where available
- External HTTP and site exposure flows
- Custom-domain verification, SSH state, and routed app/site publishing
Machine Lifecycle Control
Provisioning and operating the machine is part of the product surface, not an afterthought.
- Create, start, stop, recreate, delete, and upgrade computers
- Container events, billing, and runtime actions from the dashboard
- Automations and managed runtime controls in the same workspace
Automation And Publishing Layer
Computer can keep work running and expose results outward instead of stopping at an interactive session.
- Automation runtime exists alongside terminal and app workflows
- Per-site access control with private/public routing
- Custom domains, verify flows, and site-level operational controls
Installable Mobile Surface
Computer is designed to keep working from mobile, including install and foreground-stay behaviors.
- PWA install path from the current computer context
- Android TWA path and install metadata architecture
- Wake lock support to keep the workspace foreground-friendly
Workflow View
One machine, many execution paths.
The point is not a long list of isolated features. The point is that intent can move from agent to shell to GUI app to persistent file to exposed site without leaving the same environment.
Chat -> Computer -> Drive
Ask, execute, and persist in one loop instead of handing work off between disconnected tools.
Studio -> Drive -> Computer
Generate assets, save them immediately, then refine them with scripts, desktop apps, or manual file workflows.
Computer -> Site Exposure
Turn a running app or service into a reachable endpoint with exposure, routing, and domain verification.
Desktop -> Mobile Continuity
Pick up the same machine from mobile when you are away from the desktop instead of falling back to a separate lite view.
Drive -> Share Or Restore
Stored work can either move outward through share and publish flows or backward through snapshot restore, without leaving the same environment.
Operating Surface
The missing layer was operations, exposure, and continuity.
Computer does not stop at desktop access. It includes the controls that keep the machine reachable, publishable, automatable, and usable from whatever device you have on hand.
Why This Product Exists
Ark treats AI as something that needs a body, memory, and execution rights.
The vision for Ark is not another chat frontend. Computer is the environment layer: a persistent machine where AI, files, apps, and user work can keep happening together over time.
| Capability | Giz Computer | Codespaces | Replit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full GUI desktop | Yes | No | No |
| Persistent machine state | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| Mobile-ready control surface | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Built-in filesystem browser | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| Direct app/site exposure | Yes | No | Limited |
| AI inside the same environment | Yes | No | No |
Pricing
Pick the computer size, keep the same product surface.
Pricing scales with machine resources, not a separate stripped-down experience. Paid plans stay on, and paid computers include AI credits equal to the plan price.
2GB
Free$0/mo
1 cores 2 GB RAM 10 GB NVMe
4GB
$6/mo
2 cores 4 GB RAM 20 GB NVMe
8GB
Popular$9/mo
2 cores 8 GB RAM 40 GB NVMe
16GB
$15/mo
4 cores 16 GB RAM 75 GB NVMe
32GB
$29/mo
8 cores 32 GB RAM 125 GB NVMe
Computer price and AI budget can move together.
Paid computers include AI credits equal to the plan price. Use them across built-in LLM, image, video, and audio APIs, while CLI tools can still run on your own provider keys.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about Giz Computer.
AI Tools (Optional)
What AI tools are supported?
AI CLI tools like OpenCode and Claude Code are supported. You can install them in minutes and use your own API keys. You can also install Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Antigravity, or any other AI tools you prefer.
Do I need AI tools to use Giz Computer?
No. Use it like a normal computer. AI tools are optional and only there if you want them.
What are AI Credits for?
AI Credits are for using Giz Computer's built-in AI APIs—LLM chat, image generation, video creation, text-to-speech, and more. They're separate from CLI tools which use your own provider accounts.
Can I use my own API keys?
Yes! All AI coding CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, etc.) use your own API keys. This gives you full control over costs, model selection, and usage limits.
Your Computer
What is a cloud computer?
A private Linux computer in the cloud with dedicated CPU, RAM, and NVMe storage. You get full desktop access from your browser.
What specs are available?
5 tiers from 2GB (Free: 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 10GB disk) to 32GB (8 vCPU, 32GB RAM, 125GB NVMe). Pick based on your performance needs.
What's installed on my computer?
A clean Linux desktop with common tools. You can install anything else you need.
Can I access my computer from mobile?
Yes! Both the desktop and terminal are mobile-optimized. The desktop supports pinch-to-zoom and touch input. Perfect for on-the-go use.
Billing & Pricing
How does pricing work?
Simple monthly subscription per computer. Paid plans range from $6-$29/mo depending on specs. No hourly billing, no surprise charges. Your computer price becomes your AI Credits budget for our AI API services.
What's included in the free tier?
One free computer with 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 10GB disk. Auto-suspends after 30 min idle. No AI Credits included—use your own API keys with pre-installed CLI tools. Great for trying the platform.
Can I change my plan?
Yes, upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes take effect immediately for upgrades, or at period end for downgrades. Manage subscriptions in your billing portal.
Security & Privacy
Is my data private?
Yes. Each computer runs in complete isolation with its own filesystem and network namespace. Your files never leave your computer unless you explicitly move them.
What about AI API requests?
AI Credits API requests go through our gateway and are billed by token counts. CLI tools (Claude Code, OpenCode, etc.) connect directly to their providers using your API keys.
How is authentication handled?
Email/password or Google OAuth. Passwords are bcrypt-hashed. Sessions use secure HTTP-only cookies.
Desktop & Access
How does the browser desktop work?
Full Linux desktop via browser. TigerVNC server with noVNC client. Supports resolution resizing, clipboard sync, and touch input. Run VS Code, Chrome, or any GUI app.
What's the terminal like?
Full PTY terminal with 100KB scrollback. Supports multiple sessions (up to 10 concurrent). 1-hour idle timeout. Works great on mobile with keyboard detection and viewport optimization.
How does IPv6 work?
Public IPv6 is available in supported regions at no extra cost. It enables direct connectivity without NAT or port forwarding. If your local ISP doesn't support IPv6, use Cloudflare WARP (free) to connect.
Troubleshooting
Why can't I create a computer?
Common reasons: email not verified (check inbox), plan limit reached (upgrade or delete unused computers), or free tier limit (max 1 free computer per account).
My computer shows ERROR status
Stop the computer, wait a moment, then restart. If it persists, the underlying server may have an issue—try creating a new computer in a different region.
How do I backup my computer data?
Use Git to push your code to GitHub/GitLab. For other files, use the file browser to download as ZIP, or rsync/scp from terminal to external storage.
Start Here
Open the machine first. Decide the workflow second.
That is the real value of Giz Computer: one place where desktop apps, shell work, files, agent actions, and network publishing can all happen without context loss.