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5 use cases
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Run Codex in Herdr from your phone
Start a coding task on a remote machine from a phone and check its output in the Herdr terminal.
- Termish
- Codex
- Software and DevOps
- Beginner
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Using the farlume/termish README, give step-by-step instructions to connect a phone to <host> over SSH, open Herdr, and start Codex with the task <task>. Expected output: a numbered checklist of app steps. Verify that the checklist includes host key verification before the first login.
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Chat with a coding agent in native phone chat
Use a phone-native chat interface for Codex, Claude Code or another supported CLI on a remote host.
- Termish
- Codex
- Claude Code
- Gemini CLI
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
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Using the farlume/termish README, list the setup needed to use the Agents entry with <agent name> on host <host>. Expected output: a short list of prerequisites and the steps to start a chat. Verify that the list states that the remote host needs the agent's own login or a supported API provider configuration.
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Keep a remote terminal task alive on a weak network
Use Mosh with a tmux session so long-running commands survive phone sleep and network changes.
- Termish
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
View prompt
Using the farlume/termish README, describe how to set up a Mosh connection to <host> that starts the command `tmux new -A -s main`. Expected output: a checklist covering mosh-server, UDP reachability and the startup command. Verify that the checklist includes the note that tmux or Mosh is needed for terminal continuity.
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Build the Termish Android debug app from source
Compile a debug Termish APK from the open-source code with Gradle and the Android SDK.
- Termish
- Software and DevOps
- Advanced
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Using the farlume/termish README, build the Android debug app from a local clone at <path>. Expected output: a debug APK produced by `./gradlew :composeApp:assembleDebug` with no release signing keys. Verify that the build command ran from the repository root.
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View and operate a remote desktop from your phone
Open a computer's graphical desktop in a floating window and use touch to check apps.
- Termish
- Software and DevOps
- Intermediate
View prompt
Using the farlume/termish README and its screen service guide, explain the requirements for viewing the remote screen of <host>. Expected output: a list covering the graphical session, the companion service and macOS recording consent. Verify that the list mentions that lock-screen capture is limited by the desktop's security policy.
How to use Termish
- Check you have what it needs: An Android 8.0+ phone or an iOS device with macOS and Xcode for building; A reachable development machine or server with SSH access (Mosh also needs UDP and mosh-server); Login credentials or a private key for that remote host.
- Open farlume/termish on GitHub and read the README and license.
- Open Hosts in Termish, tap
+, and enter the SSH address, username and password or private key. - Verify the server's host key fingerprint on first connection.
- Open the host menu and choose Herdr. If Herdr is missing, accept Termish's guided installation.
- Start Codex from Herdr, give it a task, and follow its output in the terminal.
These steps come from our top use case, Run Codex in Herdr from your phone, which also has a copy-paste agent prompt.
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- Who it is forDevelopers and operators who run coding agents or terminal tools on their own machines and want to manage them from a phone.
- Why it is hot
- LanguageKotlin
- Sourcegithub.com/farlume/termish · Back to Hot repos
Requirements
- An Android 8.0+ phone or an iOS device with macOS and Xcode for building
- A reachable development machine or server with SSH access (Mosh also needs UDP and mosh-server)
- Login credentials or a private key for that remote host
- For builds: JDK 17, the Android SDK and Rust via rustup
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Questions about Termish
What is Termish?
Termish is an open-source Android and iOS terminal app for SSH and Mosh sessions, with a Herdr workspace, optional native agent chat, SFTP files and a remote-screen view. It is an open-source project on GitHub: https://github.com/farlume/termish.
Who is Termish for?
Developers and operators who run coding agents or terminal tools on their own machines and want to manage them from a phone.
What can I do with Termish?
5 use cases so far, for example: Run Codex in Herdr from your phone; Chat with a coding agent in native phone chat; Keep a remote terminal task alive on a weak network. Each has steps and a copy-paste agent prompt.
What do I need to run Termish?
An Android 8.0+ phone or an iOS device with macOS and Xcode for building; A reachable development machine or server with SSH access (Mosh also needs UDP and mosh-server); Login credentials or a private key for that remote host; For builds: JDK 17, the Android SDK and Rust via rustup.
What are alternatives to Termish?
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Is Termish safe to run?
Deduped does not own, audit or vouch for it. Read the README and license, run it on your own systems first and review every command before you run it.