PocketShell
A remote terminal for running AI on a mobile phone.
PocketShell launched on August 8, 2026 with 1 votes, #11,494 of 23,274 launches that month.
What it does
A self-hosted remote terminal optimized for mobile use. Sessions run within server-side tmux instances, ensuring tasks aren't interrupted by connection drops; upon reconnection, only the missing segments need to be replayed. The system sends push notifications when proxy tasks complete or require manual input. It deploys as a single binary, supports Noise IK end-to-end encryption, and is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license.
A self-hosted, mobile-first remote terminal. Your sessions live in server-side tmux, so losing signal never kills the task; reconnecting replays only the gap you missed; and a push pings you when the agent finishes or needs an answer. One binary, Noise IK end-to-end encryption, Apache-2.0.
Hand off the work and put your phone away. Sessions live on the server , so they keep running while you're offline — and a push calls you back when it's done or needs a decision. The demo needs no install and no host — real frontend, simulated agent. 9:12 — you kick off a refactor from the subway entrance and put your phone away. Tunnel, a text you had to answer, screen locked. Not one second of work stopped on the server. 10:05 — your phone buzzes. Claude finished a round and wants to know whether to apply the patch. You read the question on the lock screen, unlock, tap in, type y , lock it again, and keep walking. 12:30 — you sit down at your desk and the work is already finished, because…from pocketshell.net
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