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Anthropic Extends Claude Code Slash-Command Control to iOS

September 4, 2026 at 10:22 EDT

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Anthropic is extending slash-command control to the Claude mobile app on iOS, allowing supported / commands entered on a phone to reach a running Remote Control session. The commands are handled by the local Claude Code process, so the iPhone remains a control surface rather than the place where code runs. Remote Control documentation

JULY 6, 2026 · ANTHROPIC

Slash commands reach Claude Code on iOS

Supported slash commands can now travel from the iOS app to a running local Claude Code session through Remote Control.

PROPORTIONAL VIEW · SAME UNIT: DOCUMENTED COMMAND ENTRIES

Two command groups are documented for mobile control

Eight text-output commands and five argument-based commands.

Text-output commands

Argument-based commands

2.1.202

Support fix

Text-output commands

Argument-based commands

WHAT IMPROVES

More session control from a phone

Compact context, inspect usage, request a recap, and change model or effort settings remotely.

STILL BOUNDED

Not full terminal parity

Picker commands such as /plugin and /resume stay local, and project-skill discovery can remain incomplete.

THE OPERATING MODEL

The phone is a control surface, not the runtime

Remote Control keeps code execution, files, tools, and project configuration on the developer's machine.

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