Orca IDE

Orca IDE

Manage Coding Agents Remotely

47 ratings
52 reviews
#20 in free Developer Tools
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Released
May 7, 2026
Updated
October 20, 2026

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This app mirrors your desktop terminal sessions, including AI agent interactions, directly to your iPhone. It provides full keyboard input and multi-terminal support for seamless remote coding management. All processing remains on your desktop, ensuring your data stays secure.

✓Live desktop terminal mirror
✓AI agent session management
✓Full keyboard input
✓Multi-worktree, multi-terminal support
✓Phone-fit zoom and smart keyboard
✓Background command execution
✓End-to-end encrypted pairing
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What's New in Orca IDE

0.0.58

October 20, 2026

Improved multi-host handling

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📉 20-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on October 27, 2026.

User reviews

Incredible for AI automations

There have been few tools over the past few years that changed the way I build systems in a substantial way. Claude code was one, then the Superpwers skill, and now it’s orca. It is the one workspace I’ve been dreaming of for years now. On top of having a ton of really great features it’s also incredibly reliable and the remote control has transformed my workflow when working with multiple machines - my phone included.

Really great work and I’m looking forward to seeing even more improvements along the way!

One feature request - give me the option to use multiple monitors by detaching different windows from the main program window and rearranging them the way I choose. There already is a workaround with the agent dashboard - but being able to put specific consoles/tabs on a second screen would be incredibly helpful.
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Goat

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Life changing

I have used a lot of tools to help with my AI engineering. I was using Warp for a long time. Once I discovered Orca, it became clear that the old paradigm was just wrong. Orca rethought “terminals” and “ides” in the AI world in such a clever way. I use neither a terminal nor an IDE anymore and it’s so much more intuitive. In addition, connecting to remote devices is seamless.

I love the app. Love you guys. Can’t wait to see what you do next. Keep it up!
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Incredible!

Out of all the various AI apps and harnesses, this one is my favourite without question. I love being able to remotely access all my sessions.

So good.. but on iPad

With iPad Magic Keyboard, it is a bit difficult to use. We have to touch screen for every time we need to type in. Also the modifier keys (like esc) does not work, so I hope this can be improved in the updates!

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FAQ

What is Orca IDE?

Orca IDE is a companion app for the Orca desktop workspace, allowing you to manage coding agent sessions and terminal commands remotely from your iPhone. It provides a live mirror of your desktop terminal and full keyboard input capabilities.

How does Orca IDE work?

Orca IDE acts as a thin client, displaying your desktop terminal and forwarding your keystrokes over an encrypted local network connection. All code, shells, and AI agents remain on your desktop, ensuring your data is not stored on your phone.

Is Orca IDE free to use?

Yes, Orca IDE is completely free to download and use. The associated Orca desktop app is also free and open-source, available from their official website or GitHub.

What devices does Orca IDE support?

Orca IDE is available for iPhone and iPod devices running iOS 16 or later. It requires your iPhone to be on the same Wi-Fi network as your desktop.

Does Orca IDE collect user data?

The Orca IDE mobile app does not include any analytics SDKs, crash reporters, or third-party SDKs. Your pairing tokens and preferences are stored locally. The desktop app collects anonymized usage metrics as per its privacy policy.

How secure is the connection with Orca IDE?

Pairing between your iPhone and desktop is end-to-end encrypted using a one-time keypair generated by your desktop. All traffic between the phone and desktop is sealed with these keys, ensuring a secure local network connection.

Can I run long-running commands with Orca IDE?

Yes, you can run background long-running commands and receive notifications when a TUI session becomes idle, such as when an AI agent finishes processing. This allows you to manage tasks remotely without constant monitoring.

What is the update frequency for Orca IDE?

The latest version of Orca IDE is 0.0.16, last updated on June 24, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app is actively maintained as indicated by recent updates.