Outsmarting the Minimax IV: Using a mobile phone to command Claude Code and write code with Minimax

Author: BruceBlue

Previously, I recommended Claude Code's PC client for connecting to MiniMax models, but given my workaholic nature and penchant for freebies, I'm recommending the most hardcore and completely free remote connection solution :

• Tailscale + Termux/Termius (tmux keep-alive on PC, zero-cost SSH command on mobile)

On the PC, you can first connect to MiniMax as described in the previous article. In about 5 minutes, you can control MiniMax to write code, fix bugs, and run tests on your mobile phone. The code is executed on your local computer throughout the process, which is very safe.

Step 1: Prepare a "Never Disconnect" session on the PC.

• Download link:

• https://tailscale.com/download

• After installation, log in with Google/Apple/email. Remember your Tailscale IP address (in a format similar to 100.xxx, which you can also see on your phone).

• Mac: Open Terminal and type " brew install tmux "

• Windows/WSL or Linux: Open PowerShell and type " sudo apt install tmux "

(After entering Claude, cd to the project folder and use it normally.) The computer can lock the screen and close the terminal, but the tmux session will always be alive!

Step 2: Turn your phone into a super command center (Android main solution: Tailscale + Termux)

Android users (highly recommended)

• Install two apps (both are free):

• Open Tailscale, log in with the same account → Automatically connect to the computer (you'll see a green light indicating the computer is online).

• Open Termux and execute the following commands sequentially (the first time may take a few seconds):

Connect to your computer (replace 100.xxx with your computer's Tailscale IP address and your username with your computer's username):

(The first time you are prompted for a fingerprint, enter "yes"; it is recommended to set up an SSH key on your computer beforehand for easier access.)

• After connecting, enter:

Done! You can now operate your computer's Claude Code in real time on your phone! Enter any Chinese prompts and MiniMax will respond immediately, executing file reading and writing, terminal commands, and npm run dev all locally.

iOS user plan (also free)

Using the Tailscale App (App Store) + Termius (or Blink Shell) is the same as on Android, except the SSH client is replaced with Termius (the free version is sufficient). After connecting, enter "tmux attach -t claude" on your computer. The effect is almost identical.

Useful Tips & Advanced Gameplay

• Maximum security : Tailscale provides end-to-end encryption and Zero Trust, ensuring your code never leaves the cloud, making it more secure than any other cloud service.

• One-click script (recommended to add to your computer's ~/.zshrc):

• Multi-device sharing : Mobile phones and tablets can simultaneously attach to the same tmux session.

Minor problem solved :

• Can't connect to Tailscale? Restart the app on both your computer and phone.

• Unable to connect via SSH? Use "tmux ls" to confirm the session exists; or allow SSH access through your computer's firewall.

• Is Termux lagging? You can add vibration/notification alerts by running "pkg install termux-api" .

Don't want to spend money on Claude Pro, but still want to control your MiniMax anytime, anywhere? Tailscale + Termux/Termius is the ultimate free solution in 2026!

From now on: you can write code while taking the kids out on weekends, fix bugs while shopping, and run tests directly on your commute!

MiniMax's cheap, fully-featured coding + local execution + mobile command = true programming freedom!