The latest articles on DEV Community by Hân Nguyễn (@hiterm). https://dev.to/hiterm https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3955249%2Fbdaab4f6-739a-4436-b926-baca5d1452d5.png https://dev.to/hiterm en Hân Nguyễn Wed, 27 May 2026 21:58:04 +0000 https://dev.to/hiterm/claude-code-remote-control-monitor-ai-coding-from-your-phonehiterm-a-free-remote-terminal-for-ai-2h82 https://dev.to/hiterm/claude-code-remote-control-monitor-ai-coding-from-your-phonehiterm-a-free-remote-terminal-for-ai-2h82 <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and other AI coding agents are powerful tools. But they have one limitation: you need to stay at your PC to monitor them.</p> <p>What if you could:</p> <ul> <li>Start a Claude Code task and grab coffee?</li> <li>Get notified when your AI agent finishes?</li> <li>Monitor your terminal from your phone?</li> <li>Debug production issues from anywhere?</li> </ul> <h2> The Solution: HiTerm </h2> <p>HiTerm is a free, open-source remote terminal that syncs your PC to your phone in real-time.</p> <h3> Key Features </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Real-time sync</strong>: Terminal content is identical on phone and PC</li> <li> <strong>Free</strong>: No cost, no subscriptions, no hidden fees</li> <li> <strong>Zero data loss</strong>: Your work survives disconnects, reboots, and network switches</li> <li> <strong>No server</strong>: All data stays on your devices - nothing goes through our servers</li> <li> <strong>Secure</strong>: TLS encrypted VPN via Tailscale, zero-trust network</li> <li> <strong>Same experience</strong>: Your phone works exactly like your PC terminal</li> </ul> <h3> Works with ANY AI Agent </h3> <p>HiTerm works with:</p> <ul> <li>Claude Code</li> <li>Codex</li> <li>Gemini CLI</li> <li>Cursor</li> <li>Windsurf</li> <li>Aider</li> <li>Any terminal-based AI tool</li> </ul> <h2> How It Works </h2> <ol> <li>Install hiterm CLI on your PC</li> <li>Install Hi Term app on Android</li> <li>Scan QR code to pair</li> <li>Your phone now has a real-time remote terminal to your PC</li> </ol> <h2> Use Cases </h2> <h3> Monitor Claude Code from Your Phone </h3> <p>Start a Claude Code task, grab coffee, get notified when it's done. No more screen-watching.</p> <h3> Debug Production Issues from Anywhere </h3> <p>SSH through the jump box to the production server from your phone. Mosh keeps the connection alive through signal fluctuations.</p> <h3> Manage Servers on the Go </h3> <p>Check logs, restart services, manage your infrastructure - all from your phone.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>CLI</strong>: Go</li> <li> <strong>Android</strong>: Java (Termux fork)</li> <li> <strong>Network</strong>: Tailscale (P2P, TLS encrypted)</li> <li> <strong>Sessions</strong>: tmux (persistent)</li> </ul> <h2> Getting Started </h2> <ol> <li> <strong>Install Tailscale</strong>: <a href="https://tailscale.com/download" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tailscale.com/download</a> </li> <li> <strong>Install hiterm</strong>: <code>curl -fsSL https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/install.sh | bash</code> </li> <li> <strong>Install Hi Term</strong>: Download from <a href="https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/download/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/download/</a> </li> <li> <strong>Pair your phone</strong>: <code>hiterm pair</code> </li> </ol> <h2> Links </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://hiterm.yinbin.ink" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hiterm.yinbin.ink</a> </li> <li> <strong>GitHub</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/wsyb/hiterm-releases" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/wsyb/hiterm-releases</a> </li> <li> <strong>Documentation</strong>: <a href="https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/docs" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/docs</a> </li> </ul> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <p>HiTerm solves a simple problem: monitoring AI coding agents without being tied to your computer. It's free, secure, and works with any AI agent.</p> <p>Give it a try and let me know what you think!</p> aiproductivityopensource claude