Getting Started

    Set up MobileVibe and start coding from your phone in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through everything from installation to your first remote coding session.

    What You Need

    • macOS (Apple Silicon) or Windows 10+
    • Visual Studio Code installed on your PC
    • Claude Code (or Codex) extension installed in VS Code

    Step 1: Install MobileVibe

    Download the MobileVibe installer and run it. The installation takes about a minute and doesn't require a restart.

    Once installed, MobileVibe runs quietly in your system tray. Hover over the MobileVibe icon and you'll see "MobileVibe: Not Paired" — that's normal, we'll pair it next.

    System tray showing the MobileVibe icon with a Not Paired tooltip

    Step 2: Sign In

    Right-click the MobileVibe tray icon and select Sign In / Pair.

    Your web browser will open to app.mobilevibe.com. Sign in with your Apple or Google account.

    MobileVibe tray menu with the Sign In / Pair option highlighted

    Step 3: Create a Workspace and Pair

    After signing in, you'll see the Your Workspaces page. A workspace represents one computer. Tap + New Workspace and give it a name you'll recognize — something like "My PC" or "Work Laptop".

    Once your workspace is created, select it to pair this computer. You'll see "Desktop connected successfully!" — your PC is now linked to your MobileVibe account.

    Tip: The tray icon tooltip will change from "Not Paired" to show your workspace name once pairing is complete.
    Desktop connected successfully confirmation dialog

    Step 4: Add a Project

    Now let's set up a project. Go to app.mobilevibe.com on any device (your phone works great for this), tap your workspace, and you'll see the projects dashboard.

    Tap Add New Project and fill in three things:

    • Project Name — A friendly name like "My Website" or "Card Game"
    • Project Path — Pick an existing VS Code project folder, or enter a path to a new one. If the folder doesn't exist yet, MobileVibe will ask if you'd like to create it.
    • Agent — Pick your AI assistant (Claude Code or Codex)
    Tip: Your recent VS Code folders appear at the top of the path list, so you can select one with a single tap instead of typing the path manually.
    Add New Project dialog with Project Name, Project Path, and Agent fields

    Step 5: Launch Your Project

    Back on the dashboard, you'll see your project card showing OFFLINE. Tap the Launch button and MobileVibe will open VS Code on your desktop with the right settings.

    After a moment, the project status changes to ONLINE — VS Code is running and connected.

    Project card showing ONLINE status
    Tip: Always open VS Code through MobileVibe — whether from the taskbar app, your browser, or your phone. MobileVibe launches VS Code with special parameters that let it remote the editor. Opening VS Code directly from the Start Menu or taskbar won't connect it to MobileVibe.

    Step 6: Start Vibing

    Tap the project card to open it. You'll see the full Claude Code (or Codex) interface right in your browser — the same powerful AI coding assistant, now accessible from your phone, tablet, or any other device.

    Type a prompt, review the output, approve file changes — everything works just like it does on your desktop.

    Claude Code interface running on a phone via MobileVibe

    You're All Set

    That's it — you're up and running! MobileVibe stays in your system tray so it's always ready. Add more projects for your other codebases and switch between them from the dashboard.

    A few things to explore next:

    • Enable push notifications to get alerted when your agent needs approval or finishes a task
    • Use multiple devices — your phone and a desktop browser can access the same session

    Next Steps