jmfederico/pi-web: README-based editorial guide

jmfederico/pi-web describes itself in the README as "Web UI for Pi Coding Agent that keeps sessions alive in real workspaces.". This article keeps to facts that can be checked in the repository. Stars, forks, and promotional badges are signals of attention, not proof of quality. Under "PI WEB", the README says: PI WEB is a web UI for Pi Coding Agent that keeps agent sessions running in real workspaces on your machine or server.. That establishes the project's stated boundary, not a production test.

The README's "Why PI WEB?" section gives a useful starting point for deciding whether the project fits: run agents inside real repositories and git worktrees;. If that problem is not yours, popularity is a poor reason to adopt it. Project names, commands, and component names are kept as written so a reader can return to the primary source without guessing at terminology. Another checkable README item is: keep Pi Coding Agent sessions alive after browser disconnects;. It can shape a first test, but it does not replace testing in the intended environment.

The operating model is spread across sections such as "Why PI WEB?". The source evidence includes: Agentic development works better when the work environment is persistent.. This article does not turn missing architecture, performance, or security details into claims. A real deployment still needs a look at the repository layout, configuration files, and release history.

Start installation from the README's documented entry point. A command that can be checked in the source is: npm install -g @jmfederico/pi-web --allow-scripts=node-pty pi-web install pi-web doctor When the README contains no runnable command, this article does not invent one. Open its "Why PI WEB?" section and confirm system dependencies, default ports, and first-run initialization before using a public server.