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Monitor and control your AI coding sessions running on your Mac from your iPhone. See live session activity, read conversations, and send prompts remotely. Ensures end-to-end encryption for your code and prompts.
✓Monitor live AI coding sessions
✓Read conversations and tool details
✓Send prompts via typing or dictation
✓Answer permission requests
✓Interrupt or stop sessions
✓Pair with up to five Macs
✓End-to-end encryption
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What's New in CC Blackbox
1.2
October 26, 2026
Attach photos to a prompt from your library or camera. They go to Claude on your Mac, end-to-end encrypted. Send messages while Claude is working. They wait in line and reach Claude at its next step. Stop is still right there. Both features need CC Blackbox 4.18 or later on your Mac.
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What is CC Blackbox?
CC Blackbox is an iPhone app that acts as a companion to the CC Blackbox desktop app for Mac. It allows you to remotely monitor and control AI coding sessions running in your local IDE.
How do I pair CC Blackbox with my Mac?
You can pair CC Blackbox with your Mac by scanning a QR code provided by the desktop application. The app supports pairing with up to five Macs from a single iPhone.
Is my code and data secure with CC Blackbox?
Yes, CC Blackbox ensures end-to-end encryption between your phone and your Mac. Your sessions, prompts, and code are never readable by the relay connecting them.
Can I use CC Blackbox without a Mac?
No, CC Blackbox requires the free CC Blackbox app to be installed and running on your Mac. It is designed to work with a personal IDE made specifically for Claude Code.
Does CC Blackbox have ads?
No, CC Blackbox does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.
What devices does CC Blackbox support?
CC Blackbox is currently supported on iPhones. It requires iOS 13.0 or later and is compatible with the iPhone.
How often is CC Blackbox updated?
The latest version of CC Blackbox is 1.1, which was last updated on September 10, 2026. The app was initially released on September 8, 2026.
Can I try CC Blackbox before pairing?
Yes, CC Blackbox includes a built-in demo mode that allows you to explore the app's features and interface before pairing it with your Mac.
