Puter

Puter is a browser-based desktop environment that works like a personal cloud computer. You get a full graphical interface with a file system, built-in apps, and persistent storage, all without installing anything locally. It's aimed at anyone who wants a consistent working environment accessible from any device.

The experience mirrors a traditional desktop OS. You can open, move, and organize files, launch apps, and manage your workspace through a familiar windowed interface. Everything lives in the cloud, so your files and settings follow you across sessions and devices.

Authentication supports Google, Microsoft, and Apple sign-in alongside standard email and password login. Two-factor authentication is available with an authenticator app, plus recovery codes as a fallback.

What sets Puter apart is the scope of what it tries to be: not just cloud storage or a remote desktop wrapper, but a self-contained operating environment running entirely in the browser. It's self-hostable, which means organizations or individuals can run their own instance rather than depending on the hosted service.

The target audience is broad. Casual users get a free, accessible workspace. Developers and teams who want control over their environment can self-host and extend it. Anyone who's frustrated by device-specific setups or wants their desktop accessible from a borrowed machine has a practical use case here.