Motif vs Opensteer

Motif is an SSH terminal, Codex client, and remote dev-session app for your own machines. Run the open-source motifd daemon on your Mac, Linux box, or any host, then connect from your iPhone or iPad to access terminal sessions, files, Git diffs, and Codex coding tasks wherever you are. Like “tmux attach” for your whole dev environment: • Codex workspace — open, resume, and manage coding tasks; follow plans and tool activity; handle approvals and questions; review edited files • Live PTY terminals — run multiple sessions, synced across attached clients • Browse the project file tree and open files • Review changes with a built-in Git diff • Connect directly, over Tailscale, or through an SSH tunnel • Secured with TLS and a single-user bearer token Codex runs on your own machine through your existing Codex setup. Motif does not host your code or terminal sessions. motifd is required and runs on your own machine. See the project page for setup instructions: https://tech.xiachufang.xyz/motif/

Opensteer puts your AI agents in your pocket. Watch every running task from anywhere, answer the questions that need you, and keep work moving without opening your laptop. WATCH EVERYTHING LIVE See what your agents are doing right now — live status, progress, and results for every running task. ONE PING WHEN IT MATTERS Approvals and questions land as notifications. Everything else waits quietly until you're ready. REVIEW REAL WORK Read diffs, browse files, and inspect terminal output from your phone. Reply, redirect, or approve in a tap. YOUR MACHINES OR THE CLOUD Run work in hosted cloud environments, or pair the app with your own computers running the open-source Opensteer server. Opensteer requires an Opensteer account. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email.