Securely Operate Claude Code from Anywhere — Slack-Integrated Desktop App "ClaudeMate" Released
Movacloud Inc. officially launched "ClaudeMate" on April 16, 2026, a desktop application enabling secure remote operation of Anthropic's AI coding agent "Claude Code" from Slack. This allows mobile approval and task management without security risks, enhancing developer productivity.
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Movacloud Inc. officially launched "ClaudeMate," a desktop application that allows secure remote operation of Anthropic's AI coding agent "Claude Code" from Slack, on April 16, 2026.
Product Site: https://www.movaai.com/claudemate
## Background to Development — Filling the "Last Mile" for "Claude Code"
Anthropic's Claude Code, a powerful AI coding agent running on the terminal, significantly boosts developer productivity. However, to meet needs such as "I want to check and approve an agent running on my home PC from outside" or "I want to track the progress of a long-running task on my mobile," infrastructure work involving security risks, such as SSH port opening, VPN settings, and remote desktop setup, was required.
ClaudeMate is a bridge tool that utilizes Slack as a secure "bridge" to enable mobile operation of Claude Code without using SSH or VPN at all. Source code never leaves the user's machine, and only messages, approval buttons, and emoji reactions are exchanged on Slack.
## Key Features of ClaudeMate
1. **Approve dangerous commands with Slack buttons — Mobile-first approval workflow**
Before Claude Code executes high-impact commands such as deployment, an approval button is posted to Slack. Approval can be done with a single tap of an emoji reaction on a smartphone, preventing development from stopping even on a train, during a meeting, or on vacation. ClaudeMate is the only AI coding tool that comes standard with this mechanism.
2. **/claudemate slash command for instant task initiation**
Start tasks with the /claudemate command from any channel. Session management with status / kill is also possible.
3. **Automate periodic tasks with Cron expressions**
Schedule Claude Code tasks with Cron expressions, such as daily test execution, periodic code reviews, and automated deployments. Results are automatically notified to Slack channels.
4. **Complete local execution — Zero attack surface**
Claude Code runs on the user's local machine, and source code never leaves the machine. SSH port opening, VPN, and port forwarding are not required, maintaining a zero attack surface. It can also be introduced by companies whose security policies prevent them from sending code to the cloud.
5. **Supports file and image sharing**
Simply paste code files and screenshots into Slack to directly pass them to Claude Code. Text files are automatically expanded for full-context review.
6. **Multi-project support**
Multiple projects can be registered, and projects can be switched from Slack. Each project retains its unique context and settings.
7. **Double defense for peace of mind in case of loss**
The Access Code feature requires authentication code input when starting a new session. Even if a Slack account falls into the hands of a third party, all remote access can be blocked by immediately revoking the Slack Bot connection from the desktop application.
8. **Continue using existing Claude Pro / Max plans**
ClaudeMate does not incur API usage fees. Existing Claude Pro / Max subscriptions (flat-rate) can be used as is, allowing for predictable operating costs.
## Anticipated Use Cases
* **AI Development from Anywhere:** Instruct, approve, and confirm agents via Slack on your smartphone. Development continues even during commutes or business trips.
* **Daily Automated Tests:** Launch test suites every morning at 9 AM with Cron, and automatically notify results to Slack.
* **Air-Gapped Development:** Can be used with complete local execution even by organizations whose security policies prevent code from being sent outside.
## Pricing and Provisioning
* **Pricing Model:** One-time license purchase (price displayed in-app and on the purchase screen)
* **Free Trial:** 24 hours
* **Payment:** Credit card (via Stripe)
* **Refunds:** Due to the nature of digital products, no refunds after purchase.
## Operating Environment
* **macOS:** Officially available
* **Windows / Linux:** Coming soon
* **Required separately:** Slack account, Claude Code (Claude Pro or Claude Max subscription)
Product Site: https://www.movaai.com/claudemate
## Background to Development — Filling the "Last Mile" for "Claude Code"
Anthropic's Claude Code, a powerful AI coding agent running on the terminal, significantly boosts developer productivity. However, to meet needs such as "I want to check and approve an agent running on my home PC from outside" or "I want to track the progress of a long-running task on my mobile," infrastructure work involving security risks, such as SSH port opening, VPN settings, and remote desktop setup, was required.
ClaudeMate is a bridge tool that utilizes Slack as a secure "bridge" to enable mobile operation of Claude Code without using SSH or VPN at all. Source code never leaves the user's machine, and only messages, approval buttons, and emoji reactions are exchanged on Slack.
## Key Features of ClaudeMate
1. **Approve dangerous commands with Slack buttons — Mobile-first approval workflow**
Before Claude Code executes high-impact commands such as deployment, an approval button is posted to Slack. Approval can be done with a single tap of an emoji reaction on a smartphone, preventing development from stopping even on a train, during a meeting, or on vacation. ClaudeMate is the only AI coding tool that comes standard with this mechanism.
2. **/claudemate slash command for instant task initiation**
Start tasks with the /claudemate command from any channel. Session management with status / kill is also possible.
3. **Automate periodic tasks with Cron expressions**
Schedule Claude Code tasks with Cron expressions, such as daily test execution, periodic code reviews, and automated deployments. Results are automatically notified to Slack channels.
4. **Complete local execution — Zero attack surface**
Claude Code runs on the user's local machine, and source code never leaves the machine. SSH port opening, VPN, and port forwarding are not required, maintaining a zero attack surface. It can also be introduced by companies whose security policies prevent them from sending code to the cloud.
5. **Supports file and image sharing**
Simply paste code files and screenshots into Slack to directly pass them to Claude Code. Text files are automatically expanded for full-context review.
6. **Multi-project support**
Multiple projects can be registered, and projects can be switched from Slack. Each project retains its unique context and settings.
7. **Double defense for peace of mind in case of loss**
The Access Code feature requires authentication code input when starting a new session. Even if a Slack account falls into the hands of a third party, all remote access can be blocked by immediately revoking the Slack Bot connection from the desktop application.
8. **Continue using existing Claude Pro / Max plans**
ClaudeMate does not incur API usage fees. Existing Claude Pro / Max subscriptions (flat-rate) can be used as is, allowing for predictable operating costs.
## Anticipated Use Cases
* **AI Development from Anywhere:** Instruct, approve, and confirm agents via Slack on your smartphone. Development continues even during commutes or business trips.
* **Daily Automated Tests:** Launch test suites every morning at 9 AM with Cron, and automatically notify results to Slack.
* **Air-Gapped Development:** Can be used with complete local execution even by organizations whose security policies prevent code from being sent outside.
## Pricing and Provisioning
* **Pricing Model:** One-time license purchase (price displayed in-app and on the purchase screen)
* **Free Trial:** 24 hours
* **Payment:** Credit card (via Stripe)
* **Refunds:** Due to the nature of digital products, no refunds after purchase.
## Operating Environment
* **macOS:** Officially available
* **Windows / Linux:** Coming soon
* **Required separately:** Slack account, Claude Code (Claude Pro or Claude Max subscription)