FAQ
Common questions about how Cento works.
Where does my code run?
On your machine. Workspaces are real directories with real processes — the browser is a window onto them, not a remote sandbox. Your code never has to leave your computer for agents to work on it.
What does Cento cost to run?
Your own compute — so effectively nothing extra. Cento coordinates through the cloud, but builds, dev servers, and agent runs execute locally.
Does Cento need an open port on my machine?
No. The daemon dials out and holds an outbound connection. Nothing on your machine accepts inbound traffic from the internet.
What are the prerequisites?
git, bash, curl, and CA certificates — present by default on macOS and
nearly every Linux. Cento installs its own toolchain (Node, Bun, tmux) in its
own directory; it does not touch your system's versions.
How do I uninstall a machine?
Remove it from the dashboard to revoke its access, then delete ~/.cento on
the machine. If you installed via a package manager, remove the package too.
Windows?
Supported through WSL. The PowerShell installer sets up or reuses a WSL distribution and keeps everything running inside it; you use the same dashboard and CLI as on any other platform.