Claude Code Remote Control — Control Your Terminal from Your iPhone
Mike Codeur
Anthopic just dropped the feature I've been waiting for months.
claude remote-controlOne command. One QR code. And you control Claude Code from your iPhone.
Same session. Same files. Same MCP servers. Real-time.
The Problem
The problem with Claude Code was this: you launch a 15-minute task, you want to grab a coffee, Claude asks for a permission — and everything stalls because you're not at your screen.
That's over now.
How It Works
You type /remote-control, scan the QR code, and continue from your phone. Approve permissions, send messages, follow the generation. Everything.
Requirements:
- Pro or Max plan
- Claude Code up to date
- Logged in via
/login
The Real Move: VPS
The real move? Put Claude Code on a VPS.
Now you have an agent running 24/7. Check results in the morning from your bed. Approve from the subway. Launch 3 refactors at night, review at dawn.
Remote Control vs Claude Code Web
| Remote Control | Claude Code Web | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Your Mac (local) | Anthropic Cloud |
| Files | Your local files | Cloned repo in the cloud |
| MCP / Config | All available | No |
| Use case | Continue work in progress | Launch a task from scratch |
Limitations
- 1 remote session at a time
- Terminal must stay open
- Offline > 10 min = timeout
- Pro/Max only
- Research preview
The 2026 developer doesn't code behind a desk anymore. They supervise their AI agents from their phone.
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