Item detail

modem-dev/sideshow

sideshow is an MIT-licensed live visual surface for terminal coding agents. Agents can publish HTML snippets such as diagrams, UI sketches, charts, or explanations from the terminal to a browser viewer, and users can comment back so the agent can revise or respond.

Score7.7
Popularity64.0
Riskconditional
TierGold
Score breakdown
Usefulness8.0
Novelty7.0
Momentum6.0
Maturity7.4
Open-source/build8.4
Evidence7.2
Workflow potential9.2
Setup ease8.8

Popularity is tracked separately. Support, ads, sponsorships, and tips never affect these signals.

Why it matters

Useful for long coding-agent sessions where text logs hide design intent: try it locally with harmless diagrams first, and keep published snippets free of secrets or private customer data.

Who should use it

AI coding-agent usersUI prototypersarchitecture reviewersdeveloper-tool builders

Who should skip it

Skip if the source link, docs, or setup requirements do not match your workflow.

Risk explanation

published HTML snippets should not include secrets or private data; local viewer exposure should be limited to trusted users.

Evidence links

Closest alternatives / related signals

coding-agentsvisual-collaborationhtmldiagramsdeveloper-tools