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Port22 Review

Port22 enables users to control AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode from their mobile device by pairing with a Mac, receiving live notifications and approving actions in real time.

shipped Aug 1, 2026freemium
Port22 — product screenshot

Why it matters

1Port22 was launched on Product Hunt on August 1, 2026.
2The tool offers a freemium model, with a free tier for one Mac and two sessions, and an 'Unlimited Sessions' plan at $19.99/year.
3Port22 supports integration with existing terminal sessions and AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Aider.
4It provides end-to-end encrypted communication over LAN and cellular networks.

About Port22

Business Model
Freemium SaaS
Founded
2026
Platforms
Mac, iPhone, iOS
Target Audience
Developers who want to manage coding sessions from their mobile devices.

Pricing Plans

Free Tier
Free
  • 1 Mac
  • 2 sessions
Unlimited Sessions
$19.99/year
  • Unlimited sessions

Specs

API Available

Yes, public API

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overview

What is Port22?

Port22 is an AI tool developed by Harsha Chaganti that enables developers to remotely control and monitor AI coding agents from their iPhone. It provides real-time oversight and control over the AI's coding process, even when away from the desk, by pairing with a Mac.

features

Key Features of Port22

Port22 offers a suite of features designed to enhance the remote management of AI coding agents, focusing on real-time interaction and secure connectivity.

  • Universal Remote Functionality: Controls multiple AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Aider) from a single mobile interface.
  • Live Transcript Streaming: Streams every token of the agent's thought process, edits, and execution directly to the user's iPhone.
  • Accurate Approval System: Presents actual on-screen options for approval, ensuring precise user input for agent actions.
  • Anywhere Access: Operates over a local area network (LAN) and via an end-to-end encrypted relay for off-network access.
  • Seamless Integration: Attaches to existing terminal sessions without requiring wrappers, special configurations, or new terminals.
  • Apple ID Integration: Automatically discovers and pairs Mac and iPhone devices signed into the same Apple ID.
  • Privacy-Focused Relay: The encrypted relay used for off-network access cannot read user code, maintaining data privacy.
  • Push Notifications: Provides real-time notifications for agent actions, with live counts in Dynamic Island and full rosters on the lock screen.

use cases

Who Should Use Port22?

Port22 is primarily designed for developers, coders, and users of AI coding agents who require remote control and real-time oversight of their AI-driven development workflows.

  • Developers who want to remotely drive AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Aider) from their iPhone.
  • Coders who need to view live transcripts of coding sessions and approve agent actions directly from their mobile device.
  • Users of AI coding agents seeking to eliminate downtime caused by agents awaiting user input, thereby accelerating their coding workflow.
  • Professionals requiring secure, end-to-end encrypted access to their coding sessions from both LAN and cellular networks.

how to use

How to Use Port22

To use Port22, users install the application on their Mac and iPhone, ensuring both devices are signed into the same Apple ID for automatic pairing. The tool then allows for remote control and monitoring of AI coding agents.

  • 1Install the Port22 application on a Mac computer.
  • 2Install the Port22 application on an iPhone.
  • 3Ensure both the Mac and iPhone are signed into the same Apple ID for automatic device discovery.
  • 4Launch an AI coding agent (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) on the Mac.
  • 5Use the iPhone application to view live transcripts of the coding session.
  • 6Approve or deny actions requested by the AI agent directly from the iPhone interface.

pricing

Port22 Pricing & Plans

Port22 operates on a freemium business model, offering a free tier with core functionalities and a paid subscription for expanded usage. The free tier is not a trial and provides permanent access to basic features.

  • Free Tier: Free for one Mac and two sessions, with all features enabled.
  • Unlimited Sessions: $19.99/year for unlimited sessions and additional Mac support.

Pros

  • +Enables remote control and monitoring of multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Aider) from an iPhone.
  • +Provides live transcript streaming and real-time push notifications for agent actions.
  • +Features an accurate approval system that presents actual on-screen options, preventing incorrect actions.
  • +Offers secure, end-to-end encrypted communication over both LAN and cellular networks.
  • +Integrates seamlessly with existing terminal sessions without requiring wrappers or special configurations.
  • +Includes a permanent free tier for basic usage (one Mac, two sessions).

Cons

  • Requires a Mac for the AI coding agents to run, limiting use for non-Mac users.
  • The 'Unlimited Sessions' pricing model is annual, with no monthly option specified.
  • Does not offer an API for custom integrations or extensions.
  • Relies on Apple ID integration for automatic device pairing, potentially less flexible for users without a unified Apple ecosystem.

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Port22 vs Competitors

Port22 positions itself as a 'universal remote' for existing AI coding agents, differentiating itself through its specialized real-time notification and approval system, and broad compatibility without requiring changes to existing setups.

1
Termius

A cross-platform SSH client with a focus on usability and features like snippets, port forwarding, and host synchronization for managing remote servers and development environments.

While Termius allows you to execute commands and view output from your AI agent on your Mac via SSH, it lacks Port22's dedicated 'live notifications and real-time approval' system, requiring you to actively monitor the terminal or set up custom notification scripts.

2
VNC Viewer

Provides full graphical remote access to your Mac from your mobile device, allowing you to interact with any application running on it as if you were directly at the desktop.

VNC Viewer gives you complete visual control over your Mac, which is more general than Port22's focused AI agent interaction. You would need to manually observe the Mac's screen for agent output and approvals, rather than receiving specific mobile notifications.

3
Blink Shell

A powerful and highly customizable SSH and Mosh client for iOS/iPadOS, designed for developers who want a local terminal experience with robust remote capabilities.

Blink Shell offers a robust mobile terminal experience for interacting with your Mac, similar to Termius. However, like Termius, it doesn't natively provide Port22's specialized real-time notifications and approval prompts for AI agent actions, requiring a more manual workflow.

4
Custom Scripting with Pushover

Pushover allows you to send custom push notifications to your mobile device from any script or application, enabling a highly tailored notification and approval system when integrated with your AI agent.

This solution requires significant technical effort to script the integration with your AI agent and notification logic, unlike Port22's out-of-the-box experience. While Pushover can facilitate approval actions, setting up the full two-way communication and UI would be a manual development task.

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