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Remote Collab

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Spec score 7.3 #22 of 26 in Pair Programming Software

What it is

Remote Collab is a free, open-source SublimeText plugin for real-time pair programming. It lets several developers work on one project together while staying in the SublimeText editor. A user starts a collaboration session from the file to edit, then shares the host computer’s IP address with a colleague. The colleague connects by selecting “Remote: Connect to Session” and entering that address. Installation is available through Sublime Package Control or manually from a ZIP or TAR.GZ archive. Remote Collab lists Linux, macOS, and Windows as supported platforms, while its editor support is SublimeText. TeamRemote maintains the project; its project information identifies four members as students at Allegheny College. The GitHub repository lists an MIT license. The Remote Collab plan is free at free, with open-source software and no paid tier listed.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Remote Collab is an open-source SublimeText plugin for remote pair programming.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
License
The project’s GitHub repository lists an MIT license.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Collaboration
It lets multiple developers work together on the same project in real time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Editor
The product is made for SublimeText.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Hosting
A user can host a session from the file they want to edit collaboratively.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Installation
The plugin can be installed through Sublime Package Control or manually from a ZIP or TAR.GZ archive.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Joining
A colleague joins by choosing “Remote: Connect to Session” and entering the host’s IP address.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Maintainers
The project is maintained by TeamRemote.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Network requirement
The host shares their IP address with the remote colleague so they can connect to the session.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io
Team
TeamRemote identifies four members and says they are students at Allegheny College.Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io

Plans and prices

Remote Collab Free Open-source SublimeText plugin; multiple developers can collaborate on the same project in real time Read 4 Oct 2026 · teamremote.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Real-time collaboration on one project
  • Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Install through Package Control or archive
  • Open-source MIT-licensed project
  • Free at free

Limits

  • Requires SublimeText
  • Host must share an IP address
  • No other editor support listed

Who it suits

It suits developers who use SublimeText and need several people editing one project in real time. It requires a host to share an IP address so another developer can connect.

Verdict

Remote Collab provides real-time shared editing inside SublimeText, with free open-source distribution and three listed desktop platforms. Collaboration depends on hosting a session and giving the colleague the host’s IP address.

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