Claude Code Remote Access

Claude Code Remote Control is a feature that connects the claude.ai/code web interface or the Claude mobile app for iOS and Android to a local Claude Code session running on your machine. Designed for developers who use Claude Code as their AI coding assistant, this capability lets you start a task at your desk and seamlessly pick it up from your phone on the couch or a browser on another computer. The core value is maintaining a fully local development environment while gaining the flexibility to interact with that environment from any device, without sacrificing the power of your filesystem, tools, and project configuration. Remote Control ensures that your local environment stays private and responsive, as all processing continues on your machine, so nothing moves to the cloud.

Developers often face interruptions when they need to leave their desk but have a coding session in progress. Closing the terminal means losing context, and cloud-based alternatives may not have access to local resources like specific tools, MCP servers, or project configurations. Remote Control solves this pain point by allowing the session to remain active on the local machine while the developer interacts from a mobile device or another computer. This matters because it eliminates the friction of restarting tasks, re-fetching context, or settling for a restricted remote environment. Developers can step away without anxiety, knowing the session will reconnect automatically when they return, or they can continue directing the work from their phone while away from the desk.

The primary feature group is the ability to use your full local environment remotely. When you start a Remote Control session on your machine, Claude keeps running locally the entire time, so your filesystem, MCP servers, tools, and project configuration all stay available. Type @ to autocomplete file paths from your local project, just as you would in the terminal. This works because the web and mobile interfaces are merely windows into the local session; all execution and file access happens on your machine. The benefit is that you retain the complete power of your local setup, including custom tools, installed packages, and environment variables, without any need to synchronize or duplicate work. This is especially valuable for complex projects with specific dependencies that are not easily replicated in a cloud environment.

A second major feature is the ability to work from both surfaces simultaneously, with the conversation staying in sync across all connected devices. You can send messages from your terminal, browser, and phone interchangeably, and the session remains consistent. Additionally, Remote Control survives interruptions: if your laptop sleeps or your network drops, the session reconnects automatically when your machine comes back online. A connection indicator in the terminal footer and a status panel show the session URL and QR code for quick mobile access. This resilience is crucial for developers who work in fluctuating network conditions or need to move between locations, as they never lose their progress or need to manually restart.