Pocketmux: Remote tmux access
tmux sessions, in your pocket.
About
Access your terminal sessions securely from your mobile device. This app provides real-time, interactive control of your tmux environment without needing VPNs or open ports. It offers a fully functional terminal experience with custom keyboard shortcuts and native navigation.
What's New in Pocketmux
1.2.0
October 27, 2026
New Features - Text selection handles in the terminal: drag either end to adjust your selection precisely, with automatic scrolling when you drag to the edge of the screen - A copy hint appears while text is selected, and leading/trailing blank space is trimmed from selections automatically Improvements - Stronger privacy: the app's preview in the app switcher is now hidden on iOS and Android - The biometric lock is more robust: it stays in place when you leave and return to the app, covers full-screen screens, and ignores input while locked - Safer pasting: pasted text is sanitized, and the Paste button now uses the same protected paste mode as your terminal - When pairing with a custom server, the app shows the server's address and asks you to confirm it - Sign-in challenges are now tied to the server that issued them, and unpair/online notices are only accepted from the server the host uses - Fewer Face ID / passcode prompts during reconnects - Busy sessions no longer trigger false disconnects, and connection quality readings are more accurate - More reliable reconnects after a dropped connection - Your subscription stays linked to your account even after the app's device keys change - Newly paired hosts show their online status right away Bug Fixes - Fixed garbled emoji and accented characters in terminal output - Fixed terminal output occasionally missing when a pane first opened - The terminal now recovers automatically if its output stream is interrupted - Fixed long-press text selection clearing itself on iOS - Fixed a stuck selection after the terminal view recovered from a crash
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Pocketmux Annual
Full Pocketmux access. 14-day free trial.
FAQ
What is Pocketmux?
Pocketmux provides secure, real-time access to your tmux terminal sessions from your mobile device. It allows you to monitor and interact with your remote sessions without complex setup like VPNs or open ports.
How does Pocketmux connect to my computer?
Pocketmux uses WebRTC peer-to-peer data channels for direct, encrypted connections between your phone and computer. A signaling server helps devices find each other, but terminal data flows directly and is end-to-end encrypted.
Is Pocketmux secure?
Yes, Pocketmux is built with a zero-knowledge architecture. Terminal data is end-to-end encrypted, device authentication uses cryptographic keys, and the open-source nature allows for verification of security claims.
Can I run commands in Pocketmux?
Yes, Pocketmux is a fully interactive terminal client, not just a viewer. You can run commands, interact with AI coding assistants, and manage your server sessions just as you would in a desktop tmux session.
What devices does Pocketmux support?
Pocketmux is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The pmux CLI agent can be installed on Mac, Linux, and WSL.
What are the subscription plans for Pocketmux?
Pocketmux offers an 'Early Adopter' annual plan for $4.99/year and a standard annual plan for $9.99/year. Both plans include a 14-day free trial.
Is the Pocketmux agent open source?
Yes, the pmux CLI agent, wire protocol, signaling server, and shared libraries are all free and open source under the MIT license. This allows users to inspect the code and even self-host the stack.
How often is Pocketmux updated?
The latest version of Pocketmux is 1.0.2, and it was last updated on August 31, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.
