Manage Claude Code and Codex from your iPhone

Your agent asks a question just as you leave your desk. Open Paradev on your iPhone, reply in the same terminal, and check the diff when the change is ready.

Claude Code and Codex keep running on your computer. Paradev Mobile gives you access to those workspaces from your phone.

What you need

• An iPhone running iOS 26 or later and Paradev Pro.
• A host computer with your repository and an authenticated coding agent.
• The same Paradev account and organization on both devices.

The host must stay awake and online. Closing your laptop can put it to sleep and disconnect the session. For work that needs to continue overnight, use a computer that stays on.

Your agent subscription or API usage is billed separately. See plans. Android is on the waitlist.

Connect your computer

In Paradev desktop, open Settings → Remote Access and enable Allow remote access to this device via relay. Enable it before starting work: changing this setting restarts the host service and interrupts running terminals.

On a dedicated host, use the CLI:

See remote access setup for host permissions and connection settings.

Start a task on desktop

Create a workspace in your repository and start Claude Code or Codex. For a small search-copy change, try:

Replace the example with a task from your project. Asking for a proposal gives you a chance to choose the wording before the agent edits it.

Reply from your iPhone

Open the connected host in Paradev Mobile, then open the workspace. Read the proposal in its terminal and send your approval or a revision.

You're continuing the session on your computer. You don't need to start a new chat or paste in the conversation. Try sending a message from your phone before leaving your desk to check the connection.

While the app is open, the Lock Screen Live Activity shows which agent needs you, which are working, and which are ready for review. It does not update in the background yet, so open the app to see current status.

Review the diff

Open Files changed to see what the agent edited. Check the message and its test result, then ask for any corrections in the terminal.

Inspect the diff, then mark the file as viewed.

For a larger change, continue the review on desktop. Open the same workspace, run any remaining checks, and commit or open a pull request when you're ready.

If you can't connect

• Host offline: check that the computer is awake, online, and running the host service.
• Host missing: check your account, organization, and host membership on both devices.
• Terminal works but the agent doesn't: check the agent's login, usage limits, and repository setup on the host.
• Session stopped after changing remote access: reopen the workspace and check the terminal before resuming.

Frequently asked questions

Does Claude Code or Codex run on the iPhone?

The agent runs on your connected computer. The iPhone lets you send instructions and review its work.

Can I use Claude Code and Codex together?

Yes. Install and authenticate both on the host, then use separate workspaces for independent tasks. You can open either workspace from your phone.

Will work continue if my laptop is closed?

Only if it stays awake and connected. Use another host that stays online if you need work to continue while your laptop sleeps.

Is the mobile app free?

It's free to download. Mobile access requires Paradev Pro, and agent usage is billed separately by its provider.

Next steps

For several tasks at once, follow the parallel coding workflow. To run work on a schedule, see the maintenance automation guide.