What platforms does AirCodum support?

AirCodum is available on iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS and Linux.

What are the limitations of AirCodum?

Requires a running local server in VS Code and manual entry of an IP address and port. Working across different networks means setting up a separate tool such as Tailscale. Best performance depends on both devices sharing the same Wi-Fi network.

AirCodum

Name: AirCodum
Author: AirCodum

Drive VS Code from your phone with voice, files and VNC

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What is AirCodum?

AirCodum is a coding tool. AirCodum pairs a VS Code extension with a mobile app so a phone can send files, issue text or voice commands and mirror the editor in VNC mode, with AI help for image-to-code and file Q&A.

AirCodum is a pair of apps, a VS Code extension and a mobile companion, that lets a smartphone act as a remote control for an editor running on a desktop. The phone can push files, photos and code snippets straight into VS Code, issue commands by text or voice, and mirror the editor screen in a VNC mode for hands-on control away from the desk. A newer section of the site, called Agentum, extends the idea to AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Copilot and Codex, with terminal streaming and VNC. The tool is aimed at developers who step away from their machines but still want a line into their work: checking a long test run or build, fixing a small bug during a meeting, or sending a screenshot of code to the editor without emailing it to themselves. The AI features add image-to-code transcription, so a photographed whiteboard sketch or handwritten note can become code, along with question-and-answer sessions against transferred files and code explanations. In practice, setup starts by installing the extension from the VS Code Marketplace and running the "AirCodum: Start Server" command from the command palette. The extension shows an IP address and port, which are typed into the mobile app before tapping Connect. After that, the camera, gallery or document picker can send material to the editor. Both devices should share a Wi-Fi network for best results. For use across different networks, the site documents a Tailscale route, with a warning to use it only on trusted networks. VNC mode adds a custom keyboard with VS Code command auto-complete, and the site lists a long set of supported editor commands covering cursor movement, selection, folding, refactoring and more. Among alternatives, AirCodum sits between generic remote-desktop apps and browser-based cloud editors. Its advantage is that the controls are shaped around VS Code (and Cursor) rather than a whole desktop, while the trade-off is a dependence on a running local server and a self-arranged network path.

How do you use AirCodum?

1Install the VS Code extension
Install AirCodum from the VS Code Marketplace, or search for it in the Extensions view, then reload VS Code when prompted.
2Start the AirCodum server
Open the command palette and run "AirCodum: Start Server". Note the IP address and port shown in the VS Code output.
3Connect the mobile app
Open the AirCodum app on the phone, enter the IP address and port, and tap Connect while both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
4Send files and commands
Use the camera, gallery or document picker to transfer files to VS Code, or use voice commands such as "open file" or "go to line".
5Try VNC mode
Toggle VNC Mode in the app to view and control the editor by touch, voice and the custom keyboard. Use Tailscale if the devices are on different networks.
6Explore AI agent control
Visit the Agentum page to see how terminal streaming and VNC apply to agents such as Claude Code, Copilot and Codex.

Pros and cons

Pros

Purpose-built controls for VS Code and Cursor rather than a generic remote desktopAI
Sends files, photos and snippets from phone to editor without emailing yourselfAI
Voice commands and a custom keyboard with VS Code command auto-completeAI
VNC mode lets you view and control the editor while away from the deskAI
AI features turn photographed whiteboards or notes into code and answer questions about transferred filesAI

Cons

Requires a running local server in VS Code and manual entry of an IP address and portAI
Working across different networks means setting up a separate tool such as TailscaleAI
Best performance depends on both devices sharing the same Wi-Fi networkAI
Pricing, plans and data handling for the AI features are not explained on the homepageAI
Landscape mode is recommended for VNC, which suggests a cramped experience on small screensAI

How much does AirCodum cost?

Integrations

Works with VS Code and Cursor through a Marketplace extension. Tailscale is documented for remote access across networks, and Agentum targets Claude Code, Copilot and Codex.

Features

File, image and snippet transfer from phone to VS Code, voice commands, text control, VNC mode with a custom keyboard, terminal output monitoring, image-to-code transcription, Q&A over transferred files, and a large list of supported VS Code commands. Agentum covers AI coding agents.

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Frequently asked questions about AirCodum

How do you use AirCodum?
The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Install the VS Code extension 2. Start the AirCodum server 3. Connect the mobile app 4. Send files and commands 5. Try VNC mode 6. Explore AI agent control.
What platforms does AirCodum support?
AirCodum is available on iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS and Linux.
What does AirCodum integrate with?
Works with VS Code and Cursor through a Marketplace extension. Tailscale is documented for remote access across networks, and Agentum targets Claude Code, Copilot and Codex.
What are the limitations of AirCodum?
Requires a running local server in VS Code and manual entry of an IP address and port. Working across different networks means setting up a separate tool such as Tailscale. Best performance depends on both devices sharing the same Wi-Fi network.