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This plugin has not been manually reviewed by Obsidian staff. Run Claude Code from any device via remote relay server.

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Claude Anywhere

Your Mac's Claude Code, from your phone or tablet.

Built by Derek Larson. Pair with commands →

Claude Anywhere on tablet

  • Edit files across your Mac - Notes in your vault, code in other repos, config files. Not limited to Obsidian.
  • Run your skills - /morning, /mail, /voice, whatever you've built. Your workflow travels with you.
  • Full terminal access - Git, npm, scripts. Anything Claude Code can do on desktop.
  • Resume on desktop - Pick up conversations where you left off with /resume.

Compatibility

  • Android (phone, tablet)
  • iOS (iPhone, iPad)

Requirements

  • Mac with Claude Code installed
  • Tailscale on both devices (same account)
  • File sync between Mac and mobile (Obsidian Sync, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • External keyboard recommended

Setup

Mac (Server)

1. Install Tailscale

Download from tailscale.com/download, open the app, and sign in.

2. Install the Plugin

Open Terminal, navigate to your Obsidian vault, and run:

mkdir -p .obsidian/plugins/claude-anywhere && cd .obsidian/plugins/claude-anywhere && curl -LO https://github.com/derek-larson14/obsidian-claude-anywhere/raw/main/main.js && curl -LO https://github.com/derek-larson14/obsidian-claude-anywhere/raw/main/manifest.json && curl -LO https://github.com/derek-larson14/obsidian-claude-anywhere/raw/main/styles.css
3. Enable the Plugin
  1. Open Obsidian
  2. Settings → Community plugins → Enable "Claude Anywhere"
  3. Settings → Claude Anywhere → Enable Remote Access
4. Keep Your Mac Awake

While using Claude remotely, prevent your Mac from sleeping.

Option A: Amphetamine (Recommended)

Install Amphetamine from the App Store. It provides a menu bar icon to easily toggle sleep prevention with options for timed sessions, triggers, and more.

Option B: Terminal

caffeinate -dis

This prevents sleep even when closing the lid (while plugged in). Close the Terminal window or press Ctrl+C to restore normal sleep behavior.

Mobile Device (Client)

  1. Install Tailscale and sign in (same account as Mac)
  2. Get the plugin onto your device:
    • Obsidian Sync (easiest): Settings → Sync → enable "Installed community plugins", restart Obsidian
    • Manual: Download the plugin files (via cloud storage, email, etc.), then use a file manager to move them to your vault's .obsidian/plugins/claude-anywhere/ folder
  3. Enable the plugin: Settings → Community plugins → Enable "Claude Anywhere"
  4. Open Claude from the command palette (swipe down): search "Claude"

Files needed for manual install: main.js, manifest.json, styles.css

Updating

Paste into a Claude Code session from your vault:

Update the Claude Anywhere plugin. Download main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css from https://github.com/derek-larson14/obsidian-claude-anywhere/releases/latest/download/ into .obsidian/plugins/claude-anywhere/. Tell me the old and new version numbers.

Then restart Obsidian or disable/re-enable the plugin.

Usage

Opening Claude

Use the command palette (swipe down or Cmd+P) and search "Claude":

  • "Open Claude Code" - Opens or focuses existing terminal
  • "New Claude Tab (Sidebar)" - Opens in right sidebar
  • "New Claude Tab (Split View)" - Opens alongside current note
  • "New Claude Tab (Full Width)" - Opens as full-screen tab

You can also tap the brain icon in the left ribbon.

Mobile Controls

On-screen buttons appear at the bottom for keys missing from software keyboards:

  • ← ↓ ↑ → - Arrow keys
  • Esc - Escape key
  • Enter - Submit

Claude Anywhere on iPhone

Multi-line Input

For multi-line prompts in Claude Code, press Alt+Enter or Shift+Enter on your external keyboard.

How It Works

Streams your Mac's Claude Code session to mobile over Tailscale. File sync pushes Claude's edits back to your device.

Mobile                          Mac
┌─────────────────┐             ┌─────────────────┐
│ Obsidian        │  Tailscale  │ Obsidian        │
│ + Plugin        │◄───────────►│ + Plugin        │
│ + xterm.js      │   (secure)  │ + relay_server  │
│                 │             │ + Claude Code   │
└─────────────────┘             └─────────────────┘

Connection: ws://100.x.x.x:8765 (Tailscale IP)

YOLO Mode

Skip all permission prompts. Claude acts without asking.

Settings → Claude Anywhere → Advanced → YOLO Mode

Session Behavior

On disconnect: Claude session is killed

To continue a conversation: Use Claude's /resume command after reconnecting.

Known Limitations

Scrolling on mobile - Dragging inside the terminal doesn't scroll well. Use the scrollbar on the right edge, or Alt+↓ to jump to the bottom.

Troubleshooting

"Connection failed"

  • Check Obsidian is open on your Mac
  • Check Tailscale is connected on both devices
  • Check server is running: Settings → Claude Anywhere on Mac
  • Toggle Remote Access off and back on

Terminal looks garbled

  • Close the terminal tab and open a new one

Files

  • main.js - Obsidian plugin code (includes embedded relay server)
  • manifest.json - Plugin metadata
  • styles.css - Terminal styling

Development

The relay server (relay_server.py) is embedded as base64 in main.js for Obsidian plugin directory compatibility. To rebuild after modifying:

./build.sh

Contributing

Issues and PRs welcome at github.com/derek-larson14/obsidian-claude-anywhere

License

MIT

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