Pi Remote

Pi Remote is a terminal companion tool that mirrors and remotely controls pi terminal sessions from any web browser.

Pi-Remote attaches to a running pi terminal session through pi's official extension API to mirror the session in real time to any web browser. It allows users to send messages, switch models, change the thinking level, compact context, and navigate session trees remotely without replacing the local pi process. The local side runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and multiple machines can connect simultaneously. It features live mirroring, remote input, QR device linking, and serverless mode options with custom UI skins. The software uses a sync extension, a relay service, and a web UI to handle communication securely.

Pi Remote at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/xpropel/pi-remote

Key features

Live session mirroring
Remote message input
Model and thinking level switching
QR device linking
Serverless local mode
Desktop and mobile UI layouts
Token and cost usage visibility

Use it for

Monitor active pi terminal sessions from a mobile phone
Send messages and run commands remotely from a browser
Switch models and manage session trees without local access
Connect multiple machines and devices to a shared relay

Alternatives to Pi Remote

Pi Web — It shares configuration and session files with the pi coding agent for local use.
Snippet Service — It runs locally, keeps sessions on disk, and provides a companion app for remote steering.
Pi Pocket — Runs sessions that survive restarts and supports multiplayer device sharing.
Mirror — Runs parallel tasks in separate repository worktrees from your terminal.
PI Desktop — It keeps projects, settings, and sessions local without mandatory accounts.
Pi X — Access X data without API keys or paid tiers.
Jep — Connects multiple coding agents to your mobile device or desktop through one interface.
TODO app + OpenCode terminal, in the tab — Runs the app, dev server, and AI agent completely inside a browser tab.
Pi Knock — Sends remote alerts to your phone when Pi finishes tasks or needs input.
HAPI — Runs agents locally on your machine while letting you control them from mobile devices.
pi pod — Provides isolated sandboxing and data ownership for pi sessions.
gptme — It works in your local shell without a sandbox, providing direct file access.

All Pi Remote alternatives