Add remoteControlEnabled setting to settings.json for persistent remote control
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 3, 2026 by tylnexttime Closed Apr 3, 2026
Feature Request
Add a remoteControlEnabled (or similar) key to settings.json so that remote control can be enabled persistently across sessions without manual /rc invocation each time.
Current Behavior
- Remote control must be enabled manually each session by typing
/rc - The
--rc/--remote-controlCLI flag only works in text/CLI mode, not the desktop app - There is no
settings.jsonkey to persist this preference /configdoes not appear to offer this toggle (it auto-corrects to other commands)
Desired Behavior
A setting like:
{
"remoteControlEnabled": true
}
in ~/.claude/settings.json (user scope) that automatically enables remote control when a session starts — across all launch modes (CLI, desktop app, etc.).
Use Case
Users who rely on remote control for multi-instance workflows (e.g., coordinating between Claude instances via remote triggers, or reaching into sessions from mobile/other devices) currently have to remember to type /rc every single session. This is a small but persistent friction point that a config option would eliminate entirely.
Environment
- Windows 11, Claude Code desktop app (MSIX)
- Also applicable to CLI mode on all platforms
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