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

A developer has released HiTerm, a free open-source remote terminal that syncs a PC to a phone in real-time, enabling users to monitor AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI from anywhere. The tool uses Tailscale for TLS-encrypted peer-to-peer connections and tmux for persistent sessions, ensuring zero data loss through disconnects or reboots. HiTerm allows users to start tasks, receive notifications, and debug production issues remotely without staying at their computer.

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? The Solution: HiTerm HiTerm is a free, open-source remote terminal that syncs your PC to your phone in real-time. Key Features - Real-time sync : Terminal content is identical on phone and PC - Free : No cost, no subscriptions, no hidden fees - Zero data loss : Your work survives disconnects, reboots, and network switches - No server : All data stays on your devices - nothing goes through our servers - Secure : TLS encrypted VPN via Tailscale, zero-trust network - Same experience : Your phone works exactly like your PC terminal Works with ANY AI Agent HiTerm works with: - Claude Code - Codex - Gemini CLI - Cursor - Windsurf - Aider - Any terminal-based AI tool 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 Use Cases Monitor Claude Code from Your Phone Start a Claude Code task, grab coffee, get notified when it's done. No more screen-watching. 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. Manage Servers on the Go Check logs, restart services, manage your infrastructure - all from your phone. Tech Stack - CLI : Go - Android : Java Termux fork - Network : Tailscale P2P, TLS encrypted - Sessions : tmux persistent Getting Started - Install Tailscale : https://tailscale.com/download https://tailscale.com/download - Install hiterm : curl -fsSL https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/install.sh | bash - Install Hi Term : Download from https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/download/ https://hiterm.yinbin.ink/download/ - Pair your phone : hiterm pair Links 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