Simon Willison’s Weblog

6th January 2026

Tool v86 Linux Emulator — Run Linux commands directly in your browser using x86 emulation powered by v86. The emulator boots a minimal Linux distribution and provides a terminal interface where you can execute shell commands and view their output in real-time. Boot times typically range from 10-30 seconds depending on your device and connection speed.

Posted 6th January 2026 at 8:33 pm

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