Claudetainer

claudetainer 📦 🤖
March 2026 update: This is now obsoleted by Claude Code "Remote Control" capabilities.
October 2025 update: Claude Code is now available in research preview in Anthropic's iOS app with built-in sandboxing, this may be the official solution you're looking for :)
Auto-configured Claude Code devcontainer with mobile-friendly shell: code from anywhere.

Claude Code automatically configured with a persistent shell session, hooks, slash commands, utilities, and specialized sub-agents designed for coding without a keyboard. Everything runs in an isolated devcontainer using Anthropic's official image.

Quick Start (Recommended)

Get up and running in under 2 minutes on Linux, macOS or WSL:

You now have a fully configured Claude Code development environment with specialized sub-agents, automated quality control, slash commands, and team workflows.

Why Claudetainer?

- 🚀 Instant Setup - Auto-detects your language (Python, Node.js, Go, Rust, Shell) and configures everything
- 📱 Code Anywhere - SSH + terminal multiplexer designed for mobile coding (yes, even from your iPhone)
- 🔧 Smart Tooling - Claude Code with specialized sub-agents, automatic quality control, and useful tools like ccusage and gitui
- 📬 Stay Connected - Push notifications so you know when Claude needs attention
- 🏗️ Team Ready - Share configurations via GitHub repos

Requirements

- Docker - On macOS, using Docker Desktop is recommended
- DevContainer CLI - npm install -g @devcontainers/cli

Installation

macOS & Linux (Recommended):

Other systems: Direct download or dev container feature

Essential Commands

Remote Development

Connect from anywhere with persistent sessions:

Includes mobile-optimized layouts and push notifications so you can code from your phone…