Claude Code Remote Control: Monitor and Control Your Agent from Anywhere (2026)
Remote Control lets you access a running Claude Code session from your phone or browser via claude.ai. Here is how to set it up and when to use it.
Remote Control lets you access a running Claude Code session from your phone or browser via claude.ai. Here is how to set it up and when to use it.
Quick Answer: Claude Code Remote Control connects your terminal session to the claude.ai web interface and mobile app. Start it with
claude --remoteor type/remoteduring a session. Open claude.ai on any device, select the active session, and interact with Claude as if you were at the terminal. Your code stays local. The web UI is a window into the session.
What is Claude Code Remote Control?
Remote Control streams your Claude Code session to the claude.ai interface. You can read Claude's output, approve file edits, review plans, and send new instructions from any device with a browser.
Your code never leaves your machine. Remote Control sends the conversation (your prompts and Claude's responses) through Anthropic's servers. File operations happen locally on the machine running Claude Code.
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How do I enable Remote Control?
Start a new session with the remote flag:
claude --remote
Or enable it during an existing session by typing /remote.
Claude prints a session URL. Open that URL in any browser or use the Claude mobile app. The session appears under your active connections.
When should I use Remote Control vs Channels?
Both let you interact with Claude Code from another device. The difference:
Remote Control uses the claude.ai web interface. Full UI with syntax highlighting, file diffs, and approval buttons. One-command setup. No push notifications.
Channels use Telegram, Discord, or iMessage. Native push notifications. Shorter messages. Team access through Discord servers. Requires plugin setup.
Use Remote Control when you want the full Claude UI on your phone. Use Channels when you want push notifications and async messaging.
Which skills work best with Remote Control?
When monitoring from your phone, skills that produce structured, readable output are most useful.
code-reviewer (764 installs) produces severity-organized review findings that read clearly on a mobile screen. Free.
pr-description-writer (85 installs) generates structured PR descriptions you can review and approve remotely. Free.
git-commit-writer (232 installs) writes commit messages you can approve with one tap. Free.
Browse all Claude Code skills on Agensi.
What are the requirements for Remote Control?
Claude Code v2.1+ and a claude.ai Pro or Max subscription. Remote Control uses the same authentication as your CLI session. Console and API key auth are not supported.
Your Claude Code session must be running for Remote Control to work. Close the terminal and the remote session ends.
Does my code leave my machine?
No. File operations happen locally. Remote Control streams the conversation (prompts and responses) through Anthropic's servers. Your source code stays on your machine.