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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Introduction

For over two decades, SSH clients on iOS (like Termius, Blink Shell, and Prompt) required opening port 22 on home routers, setting up dynamic DNS, and dealing with Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) failures. Macky changes how developers connect iPhone to Mac by leveraging encrypted WebRTC peer-to-peer data channels for instant zero-config terminal access.

Key Advantages

Zero Router Configuration

No port forwarding, no static IP reservations, and no public IP exposure to internet bot scanners.

Dual Terminal + Screen Interface

Switch between high-speed ANSI terminal streams and full desktop screen remote view in a single app.

No Subscription Lock-In

Enjoy unlimited connection history, custom keys, and persistent sessions without paying $10-$15 every month.

Step-by-Step Implementation

Install Macky Host on Mac

Download the Mac host application and start the lightweight background daemon.

Download Macky on iPhone

Get Macky from the iOS App Store and sign in with your secure passkey.

Connect with Zero Network Setup

Tap your Mac name from the list. WebRTC negotiates the shortest, lowest-latency path automatically.

Quick Command Cheatsheet

Check system load

Checks Mac CPU load and memory usage.

uptime && top -l 1 | head -n 10

Find open ports

Shows all running local services and port numbers.

lsof -iTCP -sTCP:LISTEN -n -P

Kill hanging process

Force terminates a hung background process.

killall -9 <process_name>

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebRTC terminal access as secure as SSH?

Yes. WebRTC connections are end-to-end encrypted using DTLS-SRTP protocols. Combined with Macky's local Master Password requirement, it provides enterprise-grade cryptographic security.

Run Your Mac from Anywhere

Download Macky to access your full Mac terminal and desktop from your iPhone.

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