Leave Terminal. Keep your Claude conversation.
Start Claude Code on your Mac. Continue the conversation from your phone.
The next question can reach you away from Terminal.
When Claude needs a detail, open the session on your paired phone. Read the context and reply; work runs on your Mac.
Start the task
Choose the project and explain the fix.
Step away
Your Mac remains the place where work runs.
Reply from your phone
Give Claude the detail it needs.
A managed session makes the handoff clear.
Use vibe-remote claude for a shared managed session. A standard claude session forks on mobile, rather than controlling the original Terminal session in parallel.
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Vibe Remote-managed
Continue the managed work from Mac or phone.
Standard Claude session
Continuing through Vibe Remote creates a fork.
Pair once. Launch Claude in your project.
Install Vibe Remote. Run setup, authorize your Mac with GitHub, and scan the QR code. With Claude installed and signed in, launch it inside your project.
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Connect your phone
vibe-remote setupStart Claude Code
vibe-remote claudeAdd context. Review the next step.
Follow progress, answer questions, and review approvals on your phone. You can also start new Claude Code sessions or resume other work.
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Give the missing context
Explain which behavior the fix should preserve.
Decide the next action
Read the request, then approve or redirect.
Return to the project, with fewer unanswered questions.
Review files and Git on your phone, or use terminal and SSH for a check. Continue the managed session when you return to your Mac.
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Check from your phone
Read the files and inspect the Git changes.
Continue at your Mac
Review the result with your usual tools.
Four things to check before leaving your desk.
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Does my Mac need to stay awake?
Yes. Keep your Mac awake, online, and connected to Vibe Remote. The phone controls the work; the Mac runs it.
Can I use iPhone or Android?
Yes. Vibe Remote’s mobile web app supports both. The Mac app requires macOS 13 Ventura or newer and supports Apple silicon and Intel.
How does this differ from Claude Remote Control?
Anthropic’s native feature also supports local sessions, mobile sync, and approvals. Vibe Remote adds a shared workspace for Claude, Codex, files, Git, terminal, SSH, and Mac screen control.
Does remote access require screen permissions?
No. Agent sessions, files, Git, and SSH work without them. Enable Screen Recording and Accessibility only when you want direct Mac screen control.
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By Vibe Remote team · Updated