Use Gemini CLI from your phone

Google doesn't ship a remote control for Gemini CLI. DevReins tracks it natively anyway — approvals, diffs, and your machine, next to Claude Code and Codex in one queue.

No official remote, real demand

As of August 2026, Gemini CLI has no built-in remote control or mobile companion — remote access is an open feature request on the project's own tracker. Claude Code and Codex both have first-party remotes; Gemini users have been left to keep a laptop open.

DevReins closes that gap the same way it works for every agent: the server runs on the computer where Gemini CLI runs, tracks the session natively, and when Gemini blocks on a question or approval, the exact interruption opens on your phone. Other third-party tools cover parts of this too — the full comparison is honest about them.

Three steps, no network config

Install the server on your dev box

curl -fsSL https://devreins.ai/install.sh | bash on macOS, Linux, or Windows 11 through WSL2. It connects outbound — no tunnel, no port forwarding.

Log in on your phone

Open app.devreins.ai, log in, and pick your machine. On the same Wi-Fi you can scan a pairing QR instead and skip the relay entirely.

Run gemini like you always do

The session shows up in your queue alongside any Claude Code and Codex agents. Whichever one blocks first rises to the top of your phone.

When a reply isn't enough

Every DevReins surface works the same for a Gemini session: read the files it touched and the inline diff before you answer, or step past the agent entirely — a real terminal on your box, file browsing with search, repo-wide Git status, log, diff, and revert, the app on localhost, or the desktop. You inspect the machine yourself instead of asking the model to describe it.

The interactive demo walks the exact loop in your browser — nothing to install.

Common questions

Does Gemini CLI have a built-in remote control?

No. As of August 2026 Google does not ship a native remote-control or mobile companion for Gemini CLI; it is an open feature request on the project's tracker. Third-party tools fill the gap — DevReins tracks Gemini CLI natively, and the full comparison page covers other options.

How does DevReins connect to Gemini CLI?

The DevReins server runs on the computer where Gemini CLI runs and tracks the session natively. Your phone logs in at app.devreins.ai and picks your machine; the server connects outbound to the relay, which forwards only encrypted traffic. No tunnel or port forwarding.

Do I need a tunnel, VPN, or port forwarding?

No. The server connects outbound to the relay and your phone reaches it by logging in and picking your machine. On the same Wi-Fi you can pair by QR and skip the relay entirely.

Can I run Gemini CLI and Claude Code side by side?

Yes. DevReins natively tracks Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Gemini CLI in one attention queue, with other terminal agents available through live session panes. Whichever agent blocks first rises to the top.

Is DevReins free?

Yes, free during early access, including the managed relay. Paid Pro and Team tiers are planned for later and their pricing is not final.

Put Gemini CLI in your pocket

Free during early access. It runs on your own computer, and the relay forwards only encrypted traffic.

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