Which mobile coding setup fits your day?
One agent, or your wider Mac workflow? Compare the controls you need every day.
What do you need after answering the agent?
A native mobile experience may suit one agent. Vibe Remote also brings both agents, Mac files, Git, and terminal together.
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Stay in one conversation
Evaluate the native Codex or Claude mobile experience.
Move across your tools
Try Vibe Remote for agents, files, Git, and terminal.
Local agent access is a shared starting point.
Based on linked documentation checked September 7, 2026. “Not described” means the source does not establish the feature—not that it is unavailable.
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| What matters | Codex mobile | Claude Remote Control | Vibe Remote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent focus | Codex | Claude Code | Codex and Claude Code |
| Sessions | Start, resume, approve | Start, resume, approve | Start, resume, approve |
| Files and Git | Project context and diffs | Local project files and diffs | File browser and Git controls |
| Terminal and SSH | Terminal output; Remote SSH environments | Agent shell tools | Interactive terminal and SSH |
| Direct screen control | Screenshots documented; direct control not described | Not described in linked docs | Direct Mac screen control |
The useful comparison happens between steps.
When an answer needs a file check, move from the session to files, Git, and terminal in one phone workspace.
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Read the question
See what the agent needs.
Check the file
Open the source directly.
Inspect the diff
Review the Git changes.
Run a check
Use the terminal yourself.
Local execution does not answer every privacy question.
Vibe Remote encrypts phone-to-Mac work content end to end. The relay handles account and routing metadata; separate AI-provider requests follow that provider’s policies.
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Codex mobile
OpenAI describes a secure relay synchronizing session state.
Claude Remote Control
Anthropic documents TLS and stored transcripts under its data policy.
Vibe Remote
Paired devices hold keys; the relay cannot decrypt work records.
Use one real project to make the choice.
Install Vibe Remote and pair your phone. With your agent installed and signed in, run its managed command inside your project.
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Try your Codex workflow
vibe-remote codexTry your Claude workflow
vibe-remote claudeFour questions worth settling first.
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Which option supports both Codex and Claude Code?
Vibe Remote supports both in one mobile web app, alongside files, Git, terminal, SSH, and direct Mac screen control.
Does Vibe Remote replace my coding agent account?
No. It connects to agents on your Mac. You still install and authenticate Codex or Claude Code with your provider account.
Can I keep working while my Mac sleeps?
Vibe Remote needs your Mac awake and online. The phone controls the work; the Mac runs the agents and tools.
Can I continue a standard Terminal session through Vibe Remote?
Yes, as a forked continuation. For a planned Mac-to-phone handoff, start with vibe-remote codex or vibe-remote claude so Vibe Remote manages the session.
About this guide
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