PocketPrompter

Stream VS Code terminal output to your mobile device and control it remotely!

Perfect for Claude Code, Anthropic AI development, and Vibe Coding sessions.

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install the Extension

# Install from VSIX file
code --install-extension pocketprompter-1.1.6.vsix

2. Start PocketPrompter

1. Click the 📱 PocketPrompter icon in VS Code status bar
2. Scan the QR code from your mobile device
3. Start typing commands on your phone!

✨ Features

• 📱 Mobile Terminal Interface - Full terminal control from your phone
• 🌐 Cloud Tunneling - Works from anywhere via Cloudflare
• ⚡ Real-time Streaming - Live terminal output on mobile

📱 Mobile Features

• Type commands and press Enter
• Arrow keys for command history
• Ctrl+C interrupt support
• Preserved Shift+Tab and Tab autocompletion
• Real-time output display

🔧 Technical Requirements

• VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
• Node.js (for extension development)
• Mobile device with modern web browser

🛠 Development

To rebuild the extension:

npm install
npm run compile
vsce package

⚠️ Important Notes

• Auto-Detection: PocketPrompter creates new terminals with built-in streaming capability
• Terminal Tagging: Use "Tag Current Terminal" to enable streaming for existing terminals
• No Special Setup: Works with standard VS Code installation - no flags required

🐛 Troubleshooting

Extension Won't Activate

Try reloading VS Code window: Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window"

No Terminal Output on Mobile

1. Make sure you've tagged a terminal: Cmd+Shift+P → "PocketPrompter: Tag Current Terminal as Claude"
2. Run some commands in the VS Code terminal to generate output
3. Check that you're using a tagged terminal (look for "PocketPrompter" suffix)

Connection Issues

1. Check that the tunnel is established (look for Cloudflare URL in output)
2. Try refreshing the mobile browser
3. Ensure firewall isn't blocking the connection

Enjoy remote terminal control! 🚀