Use this when you want to open T3 Code from another device (phone, tablet, another laptop).
The T3 Code CLI accepts the following configuration options, available either as CLI flags or environment variables:
| CLI flag | Env var | Notes |
|---|---|---|
--mode <web|desktop> |
T3CODE_MODE |
Runtime mode. |
--port <number> |
T3CODE_PORT |
HTTP/WebSocket port. |
--host <address> |
T3CODE_HOST |
Bind interface/address. |
--state-dir <path> |
T3CODE_STATE_DIR |
State directory. |
--dev-url <url> |
VITE_DEV_SERVER_URL |
Dev web URL redirect/proxy target. |
--no-browser |
T3CODE_NO_BROWSER |
Disable auto-open browser. |
--auth-token <token> |
T3CODE_AUTH_TOKEN |
WebSocket auth token. |
TIP: Use the
--helpflag to see all available options and their descriptions.
- Always set
--auth-tokenbefore exposing the server outside localhost. - Treat the token like a password.
- Prefer binding to trusted interfaces (LAN IP or Tailnet IP) instead of opening all interfaces unless needed.
Remote access should use the built web app (not local Vite redirect mode).
bun run build
TOKEN="$(openssl rand -hex 24)"
bun run --cwd apps/server start -- --host 0.0.0.0 --port 3773 --auth-token "$TOKEN" --no-browserThen open on your phone:
http://<your-machine-ip>:3773
Example:
http://192.168.1.42:3773
Notes:
--host 0.0.0.0listens on all IPv4 interfaces.--no-browserprevents local auto-open, which is usually better for headless/remote sessions.- Ensure your OS firewall allows inbound TCP on the selected port.
If you use Tailscale, you can bind directly to your Tailnet address.
TAILNET_IP="$(tailscale ip -4)"
TOKEN="$(openssl rand -hex 24)"
bun run --cwd apps/server start -- --host "$(tailscale ip -4)" --port 3773 --auth-token "$TOKEN" --no-browserOpen from any device in your tailnet:
http://<tailnet-ip>:3773
You can also bind --host 0.0.0.0 and connect through the Tailnet IP, but binding directly to the Tailnet IP limits exposure.