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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