Step 1
Link your Mac
Install Terminal Gate on macOS and pair your iPhone in a secure handshake.
An encrypted channel is created during pairing. Session credentials stay scoped to your device pair and can be revoked instantly.
Built for AI coding agents
Your agentic CLI from your mac, anywhere.
Use Claude Code, Codex, and more from iPhone while your Mac runs everything on real local files.
<150ms
target session responsiveness
1-tap
connect flow from phone
100%
local-file context preserved
Built for modern terminal workflows
macOS-native workflow
Terminal-first UX
Agent-compatible runtime
End-to-end encrypted
Built for solo builders
Ready for teams next
How it works
From desk to pocket, instantly
A focused workflow that keeps your coding agents connected to the same local project tree.
Step 2
Open the same workspace
Launch your existing folder right from iPhone with the same shell profile.
No sync clones or mirrored repos, just your real files and git state.
Step 3
Run coding agents
Use Claude Code, Codex, and other CLI agents exactly as you do on desktop.
Commands run on your Mac while your phone becomes the control surface.
Core capabilities
Everything you need for full access mobile coding
Designed for speed, control, and trust when your terminal session leaves your desk.
Low-latency remote CLI
Responsive command execution and streaming terminal updates that feel native on mobile.
True local filesystem access
Agents interact with the exact files on your Mac, including uncommitted changes and hidden config.
End-to-end encrypted sessions
Your keystrokes never touch our servers. Device-paired encryption, time-scoped tokens, and one-tap session revocation controls.
Agent compatibility layer
Built to run Claude Code, Codex, and flexible CLI automation without custom wrappers.
Security
Your session is encrypted end-to-end
Terminal Gate is built on the principle that your code should never leave your Mac unprotected. Every layer is designed to keep your sessions private.
End-to-end encryption
Every session runs through a TLS 1.3 tunnel between your iPhone and your Mac.
Relay servers route traffic but cannot decrypt your keystrokes, output, or file contents.
Device-paired authentication
A cryptographic handshake ties each session to your specific hardware identity.
No passwords to phish — authentication is bound to the device pair itself.
Time-scoped session tokens
Session tokens auto-expire so there are no long-lived credentials to steal.
Revoke any active session with one tap from either device.
Zero cloud storage
No logs, no replays, nothing persists on our servers after your session ends.
Your terminal history and file contents exist only on your Mac.
Why Terminal Gate
Purpose-built for mobile agent sessions
Compared with improvised setups, Terminal Gate removes fragile steps and keeps your workflow intact.
Category
Setup
Category
Setup
Terminal Gate
One paired setup across Mac and iPhone
Workaround stack
Manual SSH keys, port forwarding, and jumping between multiple apps
Category
Local context
Category
Local context
Terminal Gate
Runs directly against local project files
Workaround stack
Detached clones or limited file browser shells
Category
Agent compatibility
Category
Agent compatibility
Terminal Gate
Claude Code, Codex, and CLI agents out of the box
Workaround stack
Partial compatibility and terminal rendering quirks
Category
Security
Category
Security
Terminal Gate
End-to-end encrypted, device-paired sessions with automatic token expiry
Workaround stack
Long-lived keys and broad host-level access
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Pick the plan that fits your setup. Every plan includes all features — just choose how many Macs you need.
Solo
1 device
$4.99/mo
Duo
2 devices
$9.99/mo
Multi
Best value3+ devices
$3.99/device/mo
All plans include
- Low-latency remote CLI
- True local filesystem access
- End-to-end encrypted sessions
- Claude Code, Codex & CLI agent support
- Device-paired encryption
- One-tap session revocation
- Zero cloud storage
A device is a single Mac running Terminal Gate. Multiple terminals and CLI agents on one Mac count as one device.
FAQ
Questions developers ask before signing up
Does Terminal Gate run my code on remote servers?
No. Commands execute on your Mac. Terminal Gate gives iPhone control over that existing local environment.
Can I use both Claude Code and Codex?
Yes. Terminal Gate is designed for CLI agent workflows and supports switching between tools in the same session.
How does Terminal Gate encrypt my sessions?
Every session runs through a TLS 1.3 tunnel between your iPhone and your Mac. Our relay servers route traffic but cannot decrypt it. Authentication is tied to a hardware-level crypto handshake, and session tokens auto-expire so there are no long-lived credentials to steal.
What if I lose my phone?
You can revoke any paired session from your Mac immediately. Future versions will add additional device approval controls.
Can I sign up today?
Yes! Create your account now to get early access. We're onboarding new users and will notify you as soon as your account is active.
Is there a limit to how many terminals I can run?
No. The only limit is your Mac itself. Run Claude Code, Codex, and other CLI agents at the same time if you want!