Start Codex remotely
Pick a project, choose a Codex mode, and start a fresh session from the app instead of opening a terminal first.
Codex remote control
Codex remote control for your phone.
CC Pocket is a self-hosted remote control for OpenAI Codex. Start coding-agent sessions from iPhone, Android, iPad, or Mac, then approve commands, answer questions, browse files, and review diffs while Codex keeps running on your own machine.
- Self-hosted Bridge Server
- iPhone, iPad, Android, and macOS
- Built for Codex approvals and Git review
Why it matters
Codex should not stop just because you left your desk.
Coding agents are useful when they can keep working through build steps, permission requests, plan updates, and review loops. The problem is that many of those moments still need a human decision. CC Pocket turns your phone into the decision surface, so a Codex session can keep moving while your development machine stays in charge.
Mobile-first controls
What you can do with a Codex remote control
Approve without context switching
Review shell commands, file edits, MCP requests, and agent questions from a touch-first approval flow.
Review the actual work
Browse files, inspect syntax-highlighted Git diffs, preview image diffs, stage changes, commit, push, or revert.
Keep multiple sessions visible
Watch session state and pending approvals across projects, machines, and long-running agent work.
Use richer mobile prompts
Write with Markdown, completions, voice input, and image attachments when visual context matters.
Stay resilient on mobile networks
Recover missed streaming updates, queue outgoing messages while offline, and reconnect cleanly.
Self-hosted by design
How CC Pocket remote control works
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Run Codex where your code already lives
Install and sign in to OpenAI Codex on your Mac or Linux development machine.
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Start the Bridge Server
Run
npx @ccpocket/bridge@latest. Bridge prints a QR code and connects the app to your local agent setup. -
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Control Codex from mobile
Install CC Pocket, scan the QR code, choose a project, and start or resume Codex sessions from your phone, tablet, or Mac.
Remote access
Use local Wi-Fi, Tailscale, or your own secure network path.
On the same network, CC Pocket can connect by QR code, mDNS discovery, or a manual WebSocket URL. Away from home or the office, Tailscale is the recommended setup because it keeps the Bridge Server private while letting your phone reach the host machine. Advanced setups can also use saved machines and SSH-managed hosts.
What developers are saying
Early App Store reviews are direct.
US App Store rating from 5 reviews, listed under Developer Tools.
"The best remote coding APP"
Product fit
How CC Pocket differs from a terminal or remote desktop
| Need | Generic remote access | CC Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Start a Codex session | Open a shell or remote desktop first. | Start from a mobile project picker built for coding agents. |
| Approve commands | Read terminal text and type responses manually. | Use approval cards for commands, edits, MCP tools, and questions. |
| Review changes | Switch to Git tools or your editor. | Inspect diffs, image diffs, file contents, and Git actions in the app. |
| Work from mobile | Desktop UI squeezed onto a small screen. | Native mobile UI for monitoring, prompting, approving, and reviewing. |
FAQ
Codex remote control questions
Can I remote control Codex from my phone?
Yes. CC Pocket connects your phone to a self-hosted Bridge Server on the machine where Codex runs, so you can start sessions, monitor progress, approve actions, and review diffs from mobile.
Does Codex keep running on my own machine?
Yes. Codex runs on your Mac or Linux machine. CC Pocket is the remote control surface, and the Bridge Server connects the app to your local coding-agent setup.
Is CC Pocket a remote desktop app?
No. CC Pocket is not a remote desktop. It is a mobile-first interface for coding-agent sessions, approvals, questions, file browsing, Git diffs, and Git actions.
Can I use it for Claude Code too?
Yes. CC Pocket supports OpenAI Codex and Claude Code through the same self-hosted Bridge Server workflow.
Start remote-controlling Codex in a few minutes.
Install the app, run the Bridge Server, scan the QR code, and start your first Codex session from your phone.
CC Pocket is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Anthropic, OpenAI, or Apple. App Store review information was checked on May 9, 2026.