Mobile Access

Access AgentOS from your phone, tablet, or any device.

AgentOS is built for mobile. Here's how to access it from anywhere.

AgentOS Cloud

With AgentOS Cloud, mobile access is automatic. Your VM comes with a secure subdomain that works from any device.

Your Subdomain

After creating your VM, you get a URL like:

https://your-vm.runagentos.com

Open this on your phone, tablet, or any browser. No VPN, no port forwarding, no configuration.

Add to Home Screen

For an app-like experience, add AgentOS to your home screen:

iOS Safari:

  1. Open your AgentOS URL in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button
  3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
  4. Tap Add

Android Chrome:

  1. Open your AgentOS URL in Chrome
  2. Tap the menu (three dots)
  3. Tap Add to Home screen
  4. Tap Add

Now launch AgentOS like any other app—no browser chrome, full-screen experience.


Self-Hosted: Tailscale Setup

If you're running AgentOS on your own machine, use Tailscale for secure mobile access.

Why Tailscale?

  • No port forwarding - Works through firewalls and NAT
  • Encrypted - End-to-end encryption between devices
  • Works anywhere - Coffee shops, mobile data, hotel WiFi
  • Free tier - Generous free plan for personal use

Step 1: Install on Your Dev Machine

macOS:

  1. Download from tailscale.com/download
  2. Install and sign in (Google, GitHub, or email)
  3. Note your Tailscale IP from the menu bar (looks like 100.x.x.x)

Linux:

curl -fsSL https://tailscale.com/install.sh | sh
sudo tailscale up
tailscale ip -4  # Note this IP

Step 2: Install on Your Phone

  1. Download Tailscale from App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android)
  2. Sign in with the same account you used on your dev machine
  3. Your dev machine should appear in the device list

Step 3: Access AgentOS

On your phone's browser, go to:

http://100.x.x.x:3011

Replace 100.x.x.x with your dev machine's Tailscale IP.

Bookmark this URL or add it to your home screen for quick access.


Mobile Browser Recommendations

PlatformBrowserNotes
iOSSafariBest PWA support, home screen icon
iOSChromeWorks well, no PWA
AndroidChromeFull feature support, PWA capable
AndroidFirefoxGood alternative

Mobile-Optimized Features

AgentOS isn't just "responsive"—it's designed for mobile as the primary device:

Bottom Navigation

Your 3 most recent sessions are always accessible in the bottom tab bar. Tap to switch instantly.

Virtual Keyboard

Three keyboard modes optimized for terminal use:

  • Quick Keys - Common shortcuts (Y, n, Enter, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D)
  • ABC - Full alphabetic keyboard
  • Numbers - Numeric keypad with symbols

Touch Gestures

  • Swipe right on files to stage them in git panel
  • Swipe from left edge to open session sidebar
  • Pinch to zoom to adjust terminal font size
  • Tap anywhere on terminal to focus and show keyboard

Optimized UI

  • 44x44px minimum touch targets
  • Unified diff view (fits narrow screens)
  • Full-screen modals instead of dropdowns
  • Bottom sheets for options menus

Tips for Mobile Coding

Use Quick Keys

The Quick Keys mode gives you one-tap access to:

  • Y / n - Answer yes/no prompts
  • Enter - Submit input
  • Ctrl+C - Cancel/interrupt
  • Ctrl+D - Exit/EOF
  • Ctrl+L - Clear screen

Pair with Bluetooth Keyboard

For extended sessions, a Bluetooth keyboard transforms the experience:

  • Apple Magic Keyboard
  • Logitech Keys-To-Go (ultra-portable)
  • Any compact Bluetooth keyboard

The virtual keyboard is great for quick interactions, but physical keys are better for longer work.

Enable Notifications

Turn on browser notifications to know when sessions need attention. You'll get an alert when any session enters "waiting" status—no need to keep checking.

  1. Tap the bell icon in the header
  2. Allow notifications when prompted
  3. Optionally enable sound alerts