Control Your Development Server from Your Phone: A Complete Guide
Never be tied to your desk again. Learn how to monitor and control your Claude Code sessions from anywhere.
The Problem: Desk-Bound Development
Modern development often involves long-running processes: builds, deployments, AI-assisted coding sessions, database migrations. Traditionally, these tasks keep you chained to your desk, watching terminal output scroll by.
With AI tools like Claude Code, this problem gets even worse. Claude might be writing code for 10 minutes, then suddenly ask a question that blocks everything. If you're not there to answer, you've just wasted 10 minutes.
The Solution: Mobile Terminal Access
Bridge Terminal connects your Claude Code terminal to your smartphone over a secure relay. You get:
- Real-time terminal streaming: See exactly what Claude is outputting
- Push notifications: Get alerted when Claude needs your input
- Remote input: Answer questions, approve changes, send commands
- Session management: Handle multiple projects from one app
Setting Up Remote Access
Step 1: Install the Bridge on Your Server
# On your development machine or server
curl -fsSL https://www.bridge-terminal.com/install.sh | sh
Step 2: Install the Mobile App
Download Bridge Terminal from the Google Play Store (iOS coming soon).
Step 3: Start a Session
# Start bridge-terminal instead of claude directly
bridge-terminal
Session code: ABC123
Scan QR code or enter code in mobile app
Step 4: Connect from Your Phone
Open the Bridge Terminal app, scan the QR code (or enter the session code), and you're connected. The terminal streams to your phone in real-time.
Real-World Use Cases
Running Server Tasks Overnight
Start a database migration before bed. If something fails at 3am, you'll get a notification. Review the error on your phone, decide if it needs immediate attention, and go back to sleep if it can wait.
AI Coding During Meetings
Let Claude refactor a component while you're in a meeting. When Claude asks "Should I also update the tests?", tap "Yes" on your phone without disrupting the meeting.
Monitoring from Coffee Shops
Your CI/CD pipeline is running on your dev server. Check build status from your phone while grabbing coffee. No need to lug your laptop everywhere.
Security Considerations
- All traffic is encrypted with TLS
- Session codes are single-use and time-limited
- No terminal data is stored on relay servers
- You control what commands can be sent remotely
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