How to Remote-Control an AI Coding Agent from Your Phone (BFBT Code + DTworkeasy)
How to Remote-Control an AI Coding Agent from Your Phone Most AI coding tools assume you are sitting at the keyboard. That is fine for deep work. It is awkward when you are away from the desk but still want to nudge a long-running task: fix a failing test, sketch a refactor, or ask the agent to keep going on a repo that already lives on your machine. This post is a practical guide to…
This guide explains how to remotely control an AI coding agent on your phone using a desktop computer. Most AI coding tools require you to sit at the keyboard, but this method allows you to send instructions to the AI agent from your phone even when you're away from your desk.
To set up the remote control, you need a free account on the Dongfutong website (www.dtrony.com), which works with both the BFBT Code desktop application (available on Windows, macOS, or Linux) and the DTworkeasy phone companion app (available for Android via APK or iOS via the App Store). You'll also need an API key from the model provider you choose to use.
Once you have these components, install BFBT Code on your computer and configure it with your account credentials and API key. Enable the remote connection feature and generate a QR code or connection ID to pair with your phone. Install the DTworkeasy app on your phone, log in with the same account, and scan the QR code or use the connection ID to bind the phone to the computer.
From there, you can send tasks to the AI agent running on your desktop computer, and the agent will execute those tasks using your folder and API key.
The remote connection is not a full desktop remote control; it's a narrower focus where the AI agent runs on your computer, while your phone sends instructions and monitors the session. If your computer goes to sleep or logs out, the phone will show as offline. The phone is not streaming your entire desktop, just sending commands to the AI agent running on your machine.
This method works well for small, explicit tasks like continuing a previous session, running a test file, or drafting a commit message. However, it may not be ideal for large, complex redesigns that require constant GUI interaction, as the phone is not a full VNC or remote desktop solution.
Pricing-wise, BFBT Code requires a trial or membership, which unlocks the software and allows you to use your model provider's tokens. DTworkeasy is free for registered users, but it only works while the PC agent is online and under a trial or membership plan. Remember to treat your API key like a password and secure it appropriately, as it's essentially a password for your model provider's service. Always read the privacy notes on the Dongfutong website before sharing these tools on a shared machine.
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