Pairfob is a tool that allows you to continue AI agent sessions running on your macOS or Linux computer from your phone, tablet, or another computer.
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It securely attaches to your existing live sessions rather than mirroring your desktop, ensuring that you can interact with agents like Claude, Codex, or Grok without needing to sync or tear down sessions when switching devices.
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Secure end-to-end encrypted connection without open ports or VPNs
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P2P direct communication with relay fallback for session data
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Live attachment to Herdr-managed terminal sessions
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Support for responding to agent prompts, git operations, and file uploads
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One-time QR code pairing with no email login or account requirements
Free
Pairfob is free and open-source software distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, with no accounts or paid tiers.
Best for
Developers who use Herdr to run coding agents on macOS or Linux and need to monitor, confirm, or interact with those agent sessions while away from their primary workstation.
Not ideal for
Users whose agents do not run in Herdr, those using Windows as a host machine, or situations where the host computer must remain accessible while asleep or powered off.
Pairfob is an elegant, privacy-focused solution for mobile access to desktop coding agents, providing a seamless bridge between your desk and your phone without exposing your machine to the internet.
The project is actively maintained as an open-source tool on GitHub; updates are managed via the pairfob update command and in-browser update notifications.
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Is Pairfob free?+
Yes - Pairfob is Free. Pairfob is free and open-source software distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, with no accounts or paid tiers.
Is Pairfob open source?+
Yes - Pairfob is open source. Pairfob is free and open-source software distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, with no accounts or paid tiers.
Who is Pairfob best for?+
Developers who use Herdr to run coding agents on macOS or Linux and need to monitor, confirm, or interact with those agent sessions while away from their primary workstation.
Who is Pairfob not ideal for?+
Users whose agents do not run in Herdr, those using Windows as a host machine, or situations where the host computer must remain accessible while asleep or powered off.
What are the best Pairfob alternatives?+
The closest Pairfob alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.
Who makes Pairfob?+
Pairfob is developed by arronKler. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.
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