Claude Local Bridge FAQs

Question 1

Can I use Claude Local Bridge from a remote device like my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! Claude Local Bridge is 'tunnel-ready,' meaning you can easily set it up with solutions like Tailscale or Cloudflare Tunnel to access your local development environment and manage approvals from your phone, tablet, or any remote device.

Question 2

What is Claude Local Bridge?

Accepted Answer

Claude Local Bridge is a secure server that connects Claude AI (web, mobile, desktop) to your local codebase, allowing it to read and write files on your machine with explicit human approval, enabling seamless remote development.

Question 3

What kind of files can Claude access on my machine?

Accepted Answer

Claude can only access files within the specific directories that you explicitly whitelist as 'workspace roots.' Sensitive file types (e.g., .env, .pem) are always blocked by default, and all access is subject to your explicit approval.

Question 4

How does Claude Local Bridge ensure my code is secure?

Accepted Answer

Security is a top priority. Every file access (read/write) requires your explicit human approval via a real-time dashboard. It features sandboxed workspace roots, path traversal prevention, bearer token authentication, automatic backups on write, and a comprehensive audit trail.

Question 5

What is the 'Approval Gate' feature?

Accepted Answer

The Approval Gate is a core security mechanism. It ensures that any request from Claude to read or write a file blocks until you manually approve or deny it through the intuitive web dashboard. This gives you granular, real-time control over all AI file interactions.

Claude Local Bridge

Claude Local Bridge

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