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Remote Codex on iPhone

Control OpenAI Codex CLI on your SSH server from anywhere.

Codex Mobile IDE is a mobile client for developers who run OpenAI Codex CLI on a remote server. Connect over SSH, browse files, open a shell, resume Codex sessions, and keep working from iPhone or iPad.

Get Support Requirements
SSH-first workflow Your code stays on the remote machine, not on the device.
Codex session history Resume previous Codex runs directly from the server’s session files.
Online only This app requires internet access and a reachable SSH server with Codex CLI installed.
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Files, shell, and Codex sessions in one flat mobile workspace.

Built for remote development

Simple, direct access to the same Codex environment you already use on your server.

01

SSH connection

Connect to Linux or macOS machines you can already reach over SSH.

02

Remote file browser

Browse folders, edit text files, preview images, and manage files remotely.

03

OpenAI Codex sessions

Start Codex in the current folder, inspect outputs, and continue past sessions.

04

Interactive shell

Use a real remote terminal with mobile-friendly accessory keys for developer workflows.

Screenshots

A quick look at the app on iPhone.

Server list screen
File browser screen
Codex chat screen
Shell screen

Support

Need help getting connected or using the app with your own remote Codex setup?

Requirements

  • A reachable SSH server
  • OpenAI Codex CLI installed on that server
  • Valid remote authentication and environment setup
  • Active internet connectivity on your iPhone or iPad