remote-control vs --rc: different session visibility and app access behavior

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened May 20, 2026 by slug-enjoyer Closed Jun 20, 2026

Description

Two CLI invocation modes for remote control have notably different behavior that seems inconsistent:

claude remote-control

  • CLI terminal is not interactive or visible (session appears as a non-interactable stub)
  • Session is visible and accessible in both the mobile app and PC desktop app
  • Both apps can create new sessions using the session box UI

claude --rc

  • CLI terminal is fully visible and interactive (you can see activity from phone/app in real time)
  • Session is visible on the mobile app
  • Session is not accessible in the PC desktop app
  • Neither app can create new sessions using the session box UI

Expected behavior

Ideally one mode (or a flag) would combine the benefits of both:

  • CLI remains visible/interactive
  • Session accessible from both mobile and PC desktop app
  • Ability to create new sessions from connected apps

Environment

  • Claude Code v2.1.145
  • Model: Sonnet 4.6 / Claude Pro
  • Platform: Linux VM accessed remotely

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