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Porte Review

Porte is an open-source phone remote control built specifically for Grok Build, enabling developers to manage local Grok sessions from their mobile devices.

shipped Sep 2, 2026freemium

Why it matters

1Launched on Product Hunt on September 2, 2026, by Alexander Zuev.

2Ensures Grok and repository files remain on the user's local machine, preserving privacy.

3Offers comprehensive mobile interaction, including live transcript reading and git diff review.

4Built using Cloudflare Workers for its remote control functionality.

Specs

API Docs

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API Available

Yes, public API

overview

What is Porte?

Porte is a remote control tool developed by Alexander Zuev that enables developers to control local Grok sessions from their phone. It keeps all repositories intact and respects user privacy with no additional permissions required, ensuring data remains on the user's machine.

features

Key Features of Porte

Porte provides a suite of features designed to enhance the remote management of Grok Build sessions, focusing on privacy and developer control.

Control local Grok sessions directly from a mobile phone.
Maintains all local repositories intact on the user's machine.
Respects user privacy by not transferring data outside the local machine.
Requires no additional permissions beyond those for Grok Build.
Operates as an open-source project under the Apache-2.0 license.
Allows reading of live transcripts, including tool calls, diffs, file output, and Grok responses.
Enables sending prompts, attaching files, running slash commands, and stopping a turn remotely.
Facilitates allowing or denying permission requests from Grok without broad approval.
Supports opening existing conversations or starting new ones in known local repositories.
Provides a git diff view of changes for easy review of Grok's work.

use cases

Who Should Use Porte?

Porte is specifically designed for developers who utilize Grok Build and require mobile access and control over their local AI coding agent sessions.

Developers using Grok Build who need to manage sessions remotely from a mobile device.
Users requiring real-time monitoring of Grok's activity, including tool calls and file changes, on the go.
Individuals who prioritize data privacy and wish to keep all Grok and repository files on their local machine.
Developers who need to review git diffs of Grok's work directly from their phone for efficient code review.
Users who want to interact with Grok (send prompts, run commands) without being tethered to their desktop.

how to use

How to Use Porte

To begin using Porte, users need to have Grok Build installed locally. Porte then connects to and controls these local Grok sessions from a mobile device.

1Ensure Grok Build is installed and configured on your local machine.
2Download and install the Porte application on your mobile phone.
3Connect Porte to your local Grok session, typically via a secure local network connection.
4Open an existing Grok conversation or initiate a new one through the Porte interface.
5Interact with Grok by sending prompts, attaching files, or executing slash commands from your phone.
6Monitor Grok's progress by viewing live transcripts, tool calls, and git diffs directly on your mobile device.

pricing

Porte Pricing & Plans

Porte is explicitly stated to be 100% free and open-source, available under the Apache-2.0 license. There are no paid tiers or subscription plans for the core Porte application. However, rate limits are available for Portkey Enterprise Plan customers and select Pro users, configurable as request-based or token-based, with intervals set per minute, hour, or day. Port also enforces multiple rate limits that vary by route family and are enforced at the Organization level. API responses include x-ratelimit-remaining and x-ratelimit-reset headers for usage monitoring.

Free: 100% free and open-source under Apache-2.0 license.

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Pros

+Enables remote control of local Grok sessions from a mobile phone.
+Ensures user privacy by keeping all Grok and repository data on the local machine.
+Operates as a 100% free and open-source tool under the Apache-2.0 license.
+Provides comprehensive interaction, including live transcript viewing and git diff review.
+Specifically designed for Grok Build, offering seamless integration for its users.

Cons

−Limited to users of Grok Build, not a general-purpose AI tool.
−Functionality is dependent on a local Grok Build installation.
−As a new tool launched in September 2026, it has limited user reviews and community support compared to established tools.
−Specific rate limit details are tied to Portkey Enterprise Plan customers, not directly applicable to the free Porte application.

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Porte vs Competitors

Porte occupies a niche within the AI tools landscape, specifically targeting remote control for local Grok Build sessions. Its competitive positioning is defined by this specialized integration and its commitment to local data privacy.

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