# HiTerm: A Free Remote Terminal for AI Coding Agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI)

> Source: <https://dev.to/hiterm/claude-code-remote-control-monitor-ai-coding-from-your-phonehiterm-a-free-remote-terminal-for-ai-2h82>
> Published: 2026-05-27 21:58:04+00:00

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The Problem

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.

What if you could:

- Start a Claude Code task and grab coffee?
- Get notified when your AI agent finishes?
- Monitor your terminal from your phone?
- Debug production issues from anywhere?

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The Solution: HiTerm

HiTerm is a free, open-source remote terminal that syncs your PC to your phone in real-time.

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Key Features

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**Real-time sync**: Terminal content is identical on phone and PC
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**Free**: No cost, no subscriptions, no hidden fees
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**Zero data loss**: Your work survives disconnects, reboots, and network switches
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**No server**: All data stays on your devices - nothing goes through our servers
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**Secure**: TLS encrypted VPN via Tailscale, zero-trust network
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**Same experience**: Your phone works exactly like your PC terminal

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Works with ANY AI Agent

HiTerm works with:

- Claude Code
- Codex
- Gemini CLI
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- Aider
- Any terminal-based AI tool

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How It Works

- Install hiterm CLI on your PC
- Install Hi Term app on Android
- Scan QR code to pair
- Your phone now has a real-time remote terminal to your PC

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Use Cases

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Monitor Claude Code from Your Phone

Start a Claude Code task, grab coffee, get notified when it's done. No more screen-watching.

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Debug Production Issues from Anywhere

SSH through the jump box to the production server from your phone. Mosh keeps the connection alive through signal fluctuations.

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Manage Servers on the Go

Check logs, restart services, manage your infrastructure - all from your phone.

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Tech Stack

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**CLI**: Go
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**Android**: Java (Termux fork)
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**Network**: Tailscale (P2P, TLS encrypted)
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**Sessions**: tmux (persistent)

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Getting Started

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**Install Tailscale**: [https://tailscale.com/download](https://tailscale.com/download)
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**Install hiterm**: `curl -fsSL https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/install.sh | bash`

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**Install Hi Term**: Download from [https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/download/](https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/download/)
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**Pair your phone**: `hiterm pair`

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Conclusion

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.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!