Runway

Runway is a web app to start and supervise Claude Code and Codex coding agents on remote machines from any browser or phone.

Runway is a web application that enables developers to launch and supervise Claude Code and Codex coding agents across their own machines from any browser or mobile device. Tasks execute directly on designated macOS or Linux laptops, workstations, or cloud boxes where code repositories already live. Users can observe real-time command execution, file edits, and responses, as well as queue follow-up prompts, redirect workflows, or stop agents mid-task. Supervised threads pause before executing risky commands to request permission with a single tap. The tool also provides an in-browser terminal and isolates threads inside Git worktrees on dedicated branches with checkpoints.

Runway at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, macOS, Linux
Pricing: Freemium
Released: October 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: runway.sh

Key features

Remote agent execution using existing local Claude Code and Codex installs
Real-time streaming transcripts of agent commands, file edits, and outputs
One-tap approval or denial for risky commands
Isolated execution in Git worktrees with checkpoints after every turn
Persistent sessions that keep running when tabs are closed or devices switch
In-browser terminal with tabs and copy-paste support
Inter-machine connections and port forwarding by machine name without SSH keys
Outbound-only TLS connections requiring no open ports or firewall changes

Use it for

Starting code refactoring or test repairs from a phone while away from a computer
Supervising and approving risky terminal commands during agent tasks
Profiling and fixing slow software steps across remote GPU or Linux boxes
Accessing an in-browser shell to run manual commands on remote machines

Companions

Tools that articles about Runway recommend using with it, each with its job.

Claude Code — Built to work with Claude Code.
Codex — Built to work with Codex.
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Superpowers — Brainstorm, plan and execute skills for bigger tasks.
Playwright MCP — Enables LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots.
GitHub MCP Server — Reads pull requests, issues and code search on GitHub.

Alternatives to Runway

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Agent Archive — Hand off coding sessions between Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor across machines.
CodePilot — Consolidates multiple AI agents and local model connections in one workspace.
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Friday — It connects multiple coding tools so they share tasks and handle limits automatically.
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Crewforth — Enforces strict safety gates and routes tasks automatically to 14 specialist AI agents.
Webwright — Enables code-based web automation with reusable and rerunnable scripts.
Reviewer Agent — It uses a separate AI model to review code and prevent premature agent stopping.
cc-haha — Local-first cross-platform desktop workspace with multi-agent support and built-in tools.

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