Macky is a secure mobile client that lets you connect to your Mac's screen and terminal from your iPhone using end-to-end encrypted WebRTC. It supports native shell (Zsh, Bash), Claude Code by Anthropic, Codex by OpenAI, and full remote desktop.

How does Macky connect my iPhone to my Mac?

Macky uses peer-to-peer WebRTC with DTLS-SRTP encryption. A signaling server coordinates the initial handshake, but all screen and terminal data flows directly between your devices without passing through any cloud server.

Yes. Macky uses four layers of security: E2E encrypted WebRTC transport, dual-layer identity verification (account tokens plus a master password), device allow-listing, and blind signaling where screen and terminal data never touches Macky's servers.

Does Macky log my terminal commands?

No. Macky has a zero-logs policy. Terminal commands, output, and screen data are never recorded, stored, or accessible by Macky's servers. All data is end-to-end encrypted between your devices.

What AI tools does Macky support?

Macky supports Claude Code (by Anthropic) and Codex (by OpenAI) in addition to native Zsh and Bash shells and full remote desktop, all accessible from your iPhone.

What are the system requirements for Macky?

The Mac host app requires macOS 15 or later. The iPhone remote app requires iOS 18 or later.

How much does Macky cost?

Macky offers a free Basic plan with 5-minute sessions, 1 Mac host, and 1 iPhone remote. The Pro plan costs $29 as a one-time lifetime payment and includes unlimited sessions, unlimited devices, 30-day connection logs, and background connect.

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Macky vs Claude Code Remote Control

Anthropic introduced `claude remote-control` (`/rc`) for managing Claude Code sessions remotely. While useful for basic text approvals, developers running real projects often need whole-machine terminal access, Docker control, and visual localhost screen verification. Here is how they compare.

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Macky

Claude Code /rc

Connection Protocol

Encrypted WebRTC (direct peer-to-peer)

Outbound HTTPS polling (Anthropic cloud relay)

System Scope

Full Mac shell (Zsh/Bash) + Screen GUI

Single Claude Code process only

View Live Web/UI Output

Yes: full remote desktop screen mode

No: terminal text and diff approvals only

Multi-Agent Support

Yes (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Aider, Ollama)

Claude Code only

Auxiliary CLI Tools

Full terminal access (Docker, Git, Tmux, Htop)

Cannot run commands outside Claude session

Privacy & Transcripts

End-to-end encrypted; zero cloud transcript storage

Transcripts synced through Anthropic servers

Keyboard & Signals

Developer accessory keys (Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows)

Mobile chat input (Ctrl+C and signals awkward)

Pricing Model

Free forever or $29 lifetime unlock

Requires active Claude Pro/Max subscription

Full Shell vs Single Process

Claude Remote Control binds strictly to one active CLI session. If a test hangs or you need to inspect git branches, you cannot leave the prompt. Macky gives you your real Mac terminal to run any command, manage tmux sessions, and restart services.

Visual Screen Verification

When Claude writes frontend code or updates an iOS app, text output is not enough. Macky lets you switch from terminal mode to full Remote Desktop screen sharing to see how the app looks on localhost.

Peer-to-Peer Privacy

Remote Control routes transcripts and command context through central servers. Macky establishes a direct, end-to-end encrypted WebRTC channel between your Mac and iPhone with zero server logging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Macky differ from native Claude Code Remote Control (`/rc`)?

Anthropic's `claude remote-control` is a web-based polling layer locked to a single Claude process. Macky provides a true PTY Unix terminal attached directly to your Mac. With Macky, you can switch terminal tabs, manage Docker containers, inspect git branches, and switch into full Remote Desktop mode to test the web app running on localhost:3000.

Can I use Macky to approve Claude Code tool executions and file diffs?

Yes. Because Macky connects to your real Mac terminal stream with custom developer accessory keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Enter), you can review diffs with full ANSI syntax highlighting and approve executions with a single tap.

Does Macky store my code or API keys in the cloud?

No. Macky uses peer-to-peer WebRTC encryption (DTLS-SRTP). Your code, local repositories, Anthropic API keys, and terminal bytes stay strictly between your Mac and your iPhone.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Run Claude Code on Mobile

Read our full walkthrough on setting up Claude Code with Macky, configuring tmux for indestructible sessions, and supervising autonomous coding from your iPhone.

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