Claude Code Remote Control

What is Claude Code Remote Control?

Claude Code Remote Control is a feature that lets you continue a local Claude Code session from your phone, tablet, or any browser. It connects claude.ai/code or the Claude mobile app (iOS and Android) to a Claude Code session running on your own machine. The session stays local the entire time—nothing moves to the cloud. You can start a task at your desk, then pick it up from your phone on the couch or a browser on another computer.

Who it's for

• Developers on the go – who need to continue coding sessions from a phone or tablet without losing context or progress.
• Remote workers – who switch between devices throughout the day and want a synchronized, persistent workspace.
• Team leads and admins – who manage Claude Code on Team or Enterprise plans and need to enable Remote Control for their organization.

Key features

Full local environment remotely

Your filesystem, MCP servers, tools, and project configuration all stay available when you connect remotely. Typing @ autocompletes file paths from your local project, so you can navigate and edit files as if you were sitting at your desk.

Work from both surfaces at once

The conversation stays in sync across all connected devices. You can send messages from your terminal, browser, and phone interchangeably—no need to choose one interface.

Survive interruptions

If your laptop sleeps or your network drops, the session reconnects automatically when your machine comes back online. You won't lose your work or your place in the conversation.

What stands out

Remote Control sessions run on your machine, not in the cloud—your local environment stays local.

Unlike Claude Code on the web, which runs on cloud infrastructure, Remote Control keeps everything on your own hardware. The web and mobile interfaces are just a window into that local session. This means your files, tools, and configuration never leave your machine, giving you both flexibility and control.

Worth checking out if…

You already use Claude Code from your terminal or VS Code and want the freedom to continue sessions from a phone, tablet, or another computer. It's especially useful if you value keeping your work local while still being able to step away from your desk. Remote Control is available on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans (API keys are not supported), and requires Claude Code v2.1.51 or later.