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Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source

https://github.com/pad-ws/pad.ws/tree/main

Pad.ws is an infinite canvas that runs Linux, you can draw, write, open terminals or vscode to your very own ubuntu workspace.

This uses Excalidraw for the canvas part while Coder manages the dev environments.

We have a Public hosted instance at https://pad.ws if you want to try it out

Disclaimer: this project is still very early, your feedback helps us shape it, so please let us hear your ideas!

( 6 comments | 7 points | on HN )
Re:Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source by atyrode on Monday April 21, 2025 @02:26PM (#43754923)
Nice showcase of thinking outside of the box
Re:Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source by marcrall on Monday April 21, 2025 @01:52PM (#43754560)
cool stuff man
Re:Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source by admin67832 on Monday April 21, 2025 @01:27PM (#43754332)
Best tool for developpers
Re:Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source by allieeco on Tuesday April 22, 2025 @10:55AM (#43762959)
Looks like a great ressource, gonna try it asap
Re:Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source by robinthequest on Tuesday April 22, 2025 @12:11PM (#43763752)
Game changer for developpers
Re:Show HN: Pad.ws – Whiteboard IDE is now open-source by dok1 on Tuesday April 22, 2025 @12:24PM (#43763876)
Thanks for sharing. Interesting.