Outwitting Minimax IV: Mobile Command Claude Code Using MiniMax to Write Code

Author: BruceBlue

Previously, I recommended Claude Code on PC with the MiniMax model, but given my rugged nature and love of free stuff, I want to share the most hardcore, completely free remote connectivity solution:

• Tailscale + Termux/Termius (tmux keeps sessions alive on PC, SSH commands on mobile at zero cost)

Set up MiniMax on your PC as described in my previous article. In about 5 minutes, you can use your phone to command MiniMax to write code, fix bugs, run tests—all code runs locally on your computer, ensuring maximum security.

Step 1: Prepare a “Never Disconnect” Session on PC

Install Tailscale (port forwarding-free, direct global connection)

• Download link:
• https://tailscale.com/download
• After installing, log in with Google/Apple/email, and remember your Tailscale IP (format like 100.x.x.x, also visible on your phone)

Install tmux (keep Claude Code running in the background)

• Mac: open Terminal and run brew install tmux
• Windows/WSL or Linux: open PowerShell and run sudo apt install tmux

Start Claude Code with tmux

(After entering Claude, cd to your project folder and use normally. You can lock your PC or close the terminal—tmux sessions stay alive forever!)

Step 2: Turn Your Phone into a Super Command Center (Android Recommended: Tailscale + Termux)

Android users (highly recommended)

• Install two free apps:

Tailscale (search on Google Play, official version)

Termux (must download from F-Droid! Play Store version is outdated, F-Droid link:

https://f-droid.org/packages/com.termux/

Or just search “Termux”)

• Open Tailscale, log in with the same account → automatically connect to your PC (look for the green “online” indicator)
• Open Termux, run these commands (wait a few seconds on first run):

Connect to your PC (replace 100.x.x.x with your Tailscale IP, and yourusername with your PC username):

(First time, it will ask for fingerprint—type “yes”. It’s recommended to set up SSH keys on your PC beforehand for easier access.)

• After connecting, type:

Done! Now you’re controlling your PC’s Claude Code in real-time from your phone! Enter any Chinese prompt, and MiniMax responds instantly. File read/write, terminal commands, npm run dev—all executed locally.

iOS Users (Same free setup)

Use Tailscale App (App Store) + Termius (or Blink Shell). The steps are the same, just replace SSH client with Termius (free version is enough). After connecting, run “tmux attach -t claude” on your PC. The experience is nearly identical.

Tips & Advanced Tricks

• Maximum security: Tailscale encrypts everything + Zero Trust architecture—your code never leaves your network, safer than any cloud service.
• One-click scripts (recommend adding to your ~/.zshrc):

• Multi-device sharing: your phone + tablet can attach to the same tmux session simultaneously.

Troubleshooting:

• Tailscale won’t connect? Restart the app on both PC and phone.
• SSH connection fails? Run “tmux ls” to check if session exists; or ensure your PC firewall allows SSH.
• Termux lagging? Run “pkg install termux-api” to enable vibration/notifications.

Want to command MiniMax anytime without paying for Claude Pro? Tailscale + Termux/Termius is the ultimate free solution in 2026!

From now on: coding on weekends while walking the kids, fixing bugs while shopping, running tests during your commute—all from your mobile!

Cheap, full-power coding with MiniMax + local execution + mobile control = true programming freedom!