# AFK - AI Code Terminal — Stream Your Terminal to Phone

> Stream Your Terminal to Phone (iPhone/iPad app by Tapan Thaker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-ai-code-terminal/id6758830369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tapan Thaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875194465)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-ai-code-terminal/id6758830369/reviews.md

## What is AFK?

Move your AI coding sessions from desktop to phone without SSH, VPNs, or exposing your computer to the internet.

AFK streams your live terminal session to your iPhone over outbound WebSockets, so it works in most restricted networks where inbound SSH or remote desktop setups are blocked.

Use Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, or any terminal command on your computer. When you step away, AFK keeps the same session in your pocket so you can monitor progress, approve prompts, type replies, and steer the work from anywhere.

Try AFK instantly with the free live demo, or connect your own machine in minutes.

WHY DEVELOPERS USE AFK

AI coding agents can work for hours, but they still need you for tool approvals, error decisions, direction changes, and quick replies. AFK keeps your agent moving without keeping you at your desk.

- Start work on desktop and continue from iPhone
- Watch terminal sessions live with GPU-accelerated rendering
- Approve prompts and tool calls remotely
- Type commands or use precision voice input
- Get mobile alerts when your agent needs attention
- Works without SSH, VPNs, port forwarding, or remote desktop

HOW IT WORKS

1. Install the AFK CLI on your machine
2. Run your agent or terminal command with AFK
3. Open the iPhone app
4. Monitor, approve, and respond from anywhere

AFK uses outbound WebSocket streaming, so your computer does not need to accept inbound connections. No router changes. No public ports. No messy network setup.

BUILT FOR AI CODING WORKFLOWS

AFK works with any terminal command, and is designed for modern AI-assisted development:

- Claude Code
- OpenAI Codex
- Gemini CLI
- OpenCode
- Custom scripts and long-running CLI tools

REAL-TIME TERMINAL STREAMING

- Low-latency WebSocket streaming
- GPU-accelerated terminal rendering with Metal
- Full bidirectional I/O
- Automatic terminal resize
- Push notifications for agent activity
- Smooth terminal experience on mobile

SECURE BY DESIGN

Your terminal data is end-to-end encrypted. The backend acts as a relay and cannot read your session contents.

- End-to-end encrypted terminal streams
- X25519 key exchange
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- TLS 1.3 for transport security

FREE TO START

Free:
- 2 concurrent sessions
- End-to-end encryption
- 20 voice commands per month

Pro:
- Unlimited sessions
- Unlimited precision voice input
- Push notifications when your AI agent needs input
- Priority support

Start with a 7-day free Pro trial. Refer 3 friends to earn a free month of Pro.

AFK is built by Thaker Innovations.

Website: https://getafk.dev
Support: https://getafk.dev/support
Privacy Policy: https://getafk.dev/legal/privacy
Terms of Service: https://getafk.dev/legal/terms


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-05-15

v1.6.0 makes AFK easier to try and set up. You can start with a live demo, connect your computer with a clearer setup flow, and launch sessions more reliably with daemon-first startup.

This release also adds session tags and live context metadata, improves Codex and agent CLI hooks, handles iOS background suspension better, fixes reconnect edge cases, and stops streams cleanly on logout.

### 1.4.12 — 2026-05-06

Big update for AI coding on the go.

- New onboarding flow with a live demo, free trial setup, and clearer upgrade paths
- Better support for Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, and any terminal command
- Faster, smoother terminal streaming with GPU-accelerated rendering improvements
- More reliable reconnects, session restore, terminal resize, scrolling, and text rendering
- Improved voice input, push notification handling, and Pro subscription flows
- Clearer errors when setup or session creation needs attention
- Security and reliability hardening across encrypted streaming, backend routing, and session access

AFK is now much more stable for starting work on your desktop and continuing from your iPhone without SSH, VPNs, or exposing your machine to the internet.

### 1.0.16 — 2026-04-14

No release notes.

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