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MobileCLI for Codex

Stream OpenAI Codex sessions to your phone. Approve tool calls and monitor code generation from anywhere.

Set up in 30 seconds

Install the daemon, pair your phone, and start streaming Codex.

Step 1

Install

curl -fsSL ... | bash

Step 2

Pair

mobilecli setup

Step 3

Stream

mobilecli codex
Features

Everything you get with Codex

MobileCLI auto-detects Codex sessions and streams them to your phone with full terminal fidelity.

Real-time terminal streaming of Codex sessions

Approve code generation and file modifications

Push notifications for Codex approval requests

Monitor sandbox execution remotely

Full ANSI color support for Codex output

Approvals

Approve Codex actions from your phone

When Codex needs approval, MobileCLI pushes a notification to your phone with numbered quick-response buttons that match the CLI prompts exactly.

Push notifications

Get notified instantly when Codex needs approval or asks a question.

Quick responses

Numbered buttons mirror CLI approval prompts. One tap to approve.

Interrupt anytime

Esc button to stop Codex execution from your phone instantly.

codex
$ mobilecli codex
Tool approval required
1. Yes
2. Yes, always
3. No

Phone quick response

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2
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Esc

Frequently asked questions

How does MobileCLI work with Codex?

MobileCLI auto-detects Codex sessions running on your machine and streams the terminal output to your phone in real time over WebSocket. When Codex needs approval, you get a push notification with quick-response buttons.

Do I need to configure Codex for MobileCLI?

No. MobileCLI auto-detects Codex without any configuration. Just run "mobilecli codex" and your session is streamed to your phone.

Can I use MobileCLI with other CLIs besides Codex?

Yes. MobileCLI also supports Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenCode. Each CLI is auto-detected and streamed with the same features.

Also works with

MobileCLI supports all major AI coding CLIs.

Start streaming Codex to your phone

Install MobileCLI in one command. Run mobilecli codex and you're live.

Terminal
$ curl -fsSL https://mobilecli.app/install.sh | bash