Claude Code adds remote control via Channels

Anthropic is doubling down on "omnichannel" agentic workflows by bridging the gap between local dev environments and mobile messaging.

• –Channels uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to securely pipe terminal output to external messaging bots, leveraging existing chat infrastructure.
• –Remote terminal control allows developers to step away from their desks while long-running tasks like builds or multi-file refactors continue with real-time feedback.
• –Security is prioritized with a three-layer pairing model and whitelist-only access, mitigating the risks inherent in remote shell execution.
• –This feature directly competes with community-led projects like OpenClaw, signaling Anthropic's intent to own the end-to-end "mobile-first developer" experience.