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Download Tactic Remote

Install the iOS app on your iPhone or iPad, then choose the companion for your Mac, Windows PC, or Linux computer.

The iOS app and desktop companion are downloaded separately — install each on the corresponding device.

iPhone / iPad

iOS App

Monitor AI coding agents from your iPhone or iPad. View terminal output, browse files, and respond to prompts on the go.

Requirements

  • iOS 16.4 or later
  • iPhone or iPad
  • Active internet connection
App Store

 

Download on Mac

Mac Server

Lightweight menu bar app that runs the remote server on your Mac. Easy setup, minimal resource usage.

Requirements

  • macOS 14.6 (Sonoma) or later
  • Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
  • Selected agent CLI installed and signed in
Download DMG

Version 1.10.0 · ~77.4 MB

Preview
Windows 10/11

Windows App (Preview)

Native Windows companion that pairs with your iPhone. Preview release — may have rough edges.

Requirements

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • x64 architecture
  • ~120 MB disk space
Download Installer

Version 1.10.0 (Preview) · ~106.6 MB

Current stable CLI

Quick Start (CLI)

One command to start the server. No app install needed. Perfect for developers and Linux users.

Requirements

  • Node.js 16.0 or later
  • tmux installed
  • macOS or Linux
npx tacticremote

Run the command, then scan the QR code to connect.

Community & Support

Report bugs, request features, or join discussions on our GitHub repository.

Visit GitHub

Changelog

v1.10.02026-09-10
  • •Updated Mac companion for Apple Silicon and Intel; code-signed and notarized by Apple
  • •Improved Windows sign-in and account linking
  • •Connect to your Windows PC through Tactic Relay
  • •Find conversations by project on iPhone and iPad
  • •Review commands and prompts in a draft before sending
v1.9.0August 2026
  • •View Claude, Codex, Amp, and Droid usage limits in the sidebar; account data is read locally from the signed-in computer
  • •Droid joins the agent picker for a more complete multi-agent workflow
  • •Smarter reconnect and session recovery after network changes or companion restarts
  • •Notifications return to the originating conversation, and folders with existing sessions switch correctly
  • •Session lists and plan limits stay accurate across restarts, with regional voice routing and broader stability improvements
  • •Optional pseudonymous product analytics never include code, prompts, terminal output, file paths, or project names and can be disabled in Settings
v1.8.2July 2026
  • •Conversation history now survives reconnects, app restarts, and device switches, replayed by the companion server in the correct order
  • •Fixed the chat freezing during very long streaming answers, with much smoother rendering throughout
  • •Assistant answers render as one bubble, and prompts queued mid-run now appear in the conversation
  • •Approval cards keep their allowed/denied state after reconnecting, with duplicates eliminated
  • •Authentication failures are reported clearly instead of looking like network errors
  • •Companion servers on Mac, Linux, and Windows recover safely from unexpected errors
v1.8.0May 2026
  • •Chat Mode is now the recommended default with clearer bubbles, tool cards, Thinking blocks, and smoother streaming
  • •Quick Prompts Library saves reusable coding, debugging, and review prompts
  • •Review workflow lets you inspect Git changes and file diffs from your phone
  • •About Server and compatibility warnings help keep the app and companion server aligned
  • •Mac companion Prevent Sleep support improves long-running session reliability
  • •Theme backgrounds and localization polish across all 8 languages
v1.7.0April 2026
  • •Multi-agent switching: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Amp
  • •Smart keyboard bar auto-expands on blocking agent prompts
  • •Git worktree support with repo-grouped sidebar
  • •Mac companion app checks version compatibility and supports in-app updates
  • •Live Activity session binding and lifecycle refined
  • •Full localization pass: 100+ missing UI strings filled across 8 languages
v1.6.6April 2026
  • •Session-aware notifications: taps reopen the originating server and session
  • •Cold-start deep-link fix for push notifications after launching the app
  • •Push delivery hardening with retry/backoff on transient network failures
  • •Live Activity lifecycle rewrite with safer cleanup of stale state
  • •Mac setup flow simplified with a skip option
  • •Improved notification titles for multi-session workflows
v1.6.5April 2026
  • •Plan mode: review Claude's execution plan before it runs
  • •Prompt queue: line up multiple prompts to run in sequence
  • •Steer: redirect Claude mid-task without canceling the current session
  • •Drafts panel with queue badge, restore, and delete controls
  • •Push notifications powered by Apple's native APNs service
  • •Isolated terminal sessions with dedicated tmux socket
  • •Fixed chat composer losing focus during typing
  • •Fixed npx package and terminal scroll issues
v1.6.1April 2026
  • •Native text selection: long press to select and copy terminal output
  • •New "Connect Your Computer" card and CLI quick start guide
  • •QR code scan now saves server info automatically
  • •Start the server with one command: npx tacticremote
  • •Improved paste experience
  • •Fixed microphone not releasing after leaving the chat screen
  • •Fixed connection state sync during setup
  • •Improved server-side path validation and upload safeguards
v1.6.0March 2026
  • •Chat Mode: new conversation UI with side panels and toolbar
  • •iPad-optimized split-view layout with hardware keyboard shortcuts
  • •App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID
  • •Pro subscriptions with free trial via StoreKit 2
  • •Cloud Speech-to-Text supporting 25+ languages
  • •File uploads from iOS to remote server over WebSocket
  • •Git workspace panel with status, file tree, and branch info
  • •Codex agent support alongside Claude
  • •Fallback connection with automatic LAN/Tunnel switching
  • •Live Activity and Widget rewrite with real-time status
  • •Terminal search, keyboard submit, conversation export
  • •Mac menu bar overhaul with client count and tunnel management
v1.5.0March 2026
  • •Security hardening: path traversal protection and sensitive directory blocking
  • •Command execution safety with timeout and buffer limits
  • •Multi-server architecture with per-client state isolation
  • •Session history tracking with persistent storage
  • •Performance: ANSI parser caching and deduplicated terminal updates
  • •Whisper voice input: model preloading and text accumulation fix
v1.4.0February 2026
  • •Full localization support for 7 languages
  • •Improved session onboarding and resilient Claude start flow
  • •Fixed WebSocket lifecycle handling for background/foreground
  • •Improved hook event transport and completion notifications
v1.3.0February 2026
  • •Fixed TCC permission prompts — server runs from Application Support
  • •Fixed path normalization for correct project directory
  • •Fixed iOS path handling when normalizing Mac paths
v1.2.0February 2026
  • •Refined Mac app UI with custom Claude design system
  • •Embedded remote server directly in the Mac app
  • •Session terminal preview for faster context checks
v1.1.0January 2026
  • •QR Code quick connect for seamless setup
  • •Enhanced WebSocket protocol with request/response framing
  • •Improved error handling with retry support
v1.0.0January 2026
  • •Initial release
  • •Real-time terminal streaming
  • •File browser
  • •Push notifications
  • •Cloudflare Tunnel support

After Downloading

Check out our documentation for step-by-step setup instructions.

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