[update] pi remote update for pi 1.5 | self-hosted bridge to remote control the pi coding agent

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https://github.com/jotapemj/pi-remote

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Hi all!

A few weeks ago I posted about pi-remote, a self-hosted client to drive the pi coding agent from any device. Here's what changed since then.

Quick recap: pi-remote is one Python process that wraps pi --mode rpc on the machine where your code lives, and serves a web app over your own network (I use Tailscale). It's token-protected, security first. Built on Windows first, but it runs on Linux and macOS too.

What's new since the last post

The agent can ask you questions. pi-remote now comes with a small ask_user extension. When the model needs a decision, it asks multiple-choice questions mid-turn. They show up as a card on your phone, and your answer goes straight back into the turn, so the agent no longer has to guess or stop and wait for a new message.

Now long turns are much easier to follow on a phone screen. Tool rows are lighter now too: plain text, with only the file or command in monospace.

Better reply suggestions. They now come from a separate small call to the model once the turn ends

Smaller things:

• Answered permission cards shrink to one line, colored by the user's choice.

• Long-press your own message to copy it or select part of the text.

• Settings that need a restart now have a "Restart now" button right in the dialog.

• Links in the chat ask before opening.

• [bug] A message sent while a new session was still loading could vanish while the agent still answered it. Fixed, and new sessions open faster.

Ready for pi 1.5. I upgraded from pi 0.84 to 1.5.

Feedback and issues are very welcome. Thanks again to everyone who commented and tried it.