dev-desktop-sandbox

Running multiple Electron desktop instances in parallel without state conflicts requires per-instance UNIX_ROOT isolation. This skill automates assigning separate ports and creating isolated environments across different git worktrees to prevent cross-instance interference.

Isolating Unix desktop sandboxes for parallel development involves creating per-instance UNIX_ROOT environments and separate port allocations. This skill automates launching isolated Electron instances to prevent cross-instance interference across different worktrees.

A UNIX_ROOT environment is an isolated directory structure maintaining its own configuration, sessions, and worktrees for a specific desktop sandbox. You need it when running multiple Electron instances concurrently to prevent cross-instance state conflicts.

Yes, you can launch Electron sandboxes with separate port allocations using bunx. This skill automates the process by assigning unique ports and configuring the appropriate environment variables for each isolated instance.

Yes, this sandbox automation supports seeded configurations from existing providers. You can optionally seed sandboxes from existing configs and launch Electron with deterministic settings across your parallel development workflows.

Limitations of running isolated Unix desktop instances concurrently include managing separate port allocations and environment configurations for each sandbox. This skill targets Unix-based Electron workflows and requires manual coordination of worktree assignments.