Feature request: control local PC Codex remotely from the mobile app
What feature would you like?
I would like Codex to support remote control of a local PC Codex session from the mobile app.
Use case
When I am away from my desk, I often still want to start, monitor, and guide coding work running on my PC. The PC has the project checkout, local dev environment, credentials, MCP servers, and tools already configured, but the phone is the device I have with me.
Proposed experience
- Pair the mobile app with a trusted desktop/PC Codex instance.
- From the mobile app, start a task on the PC, send follow-up instructions, and view progress/output.
- Receive notifications when Codex needs approval, input, or when a task completes.
- Allow approving safe actions remotely, while keeping sensitive operations explicit and auditable.
- Show enough terminal/editor context to understand what Codex is doing without requiring a full remote desktop session.
Why this matters
This would make Codex more useful for long-running local development workflows. Users could keep work moving while commuting, in meetings, or away from the keyboard, while still using the power and configuration of their main development machine.
Notes
Security and permission controls are important here. It would be helpful to have clear device pairing, session visibility, action approval, and the ability to revoke mobile access at any time.
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