Ask HN: What are you using in 2026 for mobile access to terminal?

1 points by CPLX 3mo ago ↗ HN

I've already asked AI and it's recommending Blink, Mterm, Prompt 3, and others.

Curious what actual human developers are using though. The use case is to check in on long-running remote sessions on a Mac on my desktop with Claude Code in skip permissions mode, respond to questions, that kind of thing. Using Tmux and Tailscale if that’s relevant.

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pwg 3mo ago ↗

I use ConnectBot (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.connectbot/).

It will require you setup ssh access, and as I have no Mac I can't offer any suggestions on how to do that with a Mac.

PaulHoule 3mo ago ↗

I use the "Windows App" on iPad to remote desktop into my Windows computer. Works fine despite my computer being on the wrong side of an ADSL connection, it's great for my work computer which has a much faster connection.

For extended use a $5 plastic clip from AMZN and any bluetooth mouse and keyboard works great, as good as a laptop and sleeker too if I am working on a desk. I can do simple things with just touch while riding the bus, sitting at the beach, etc.