Setting up your spare Mac for Claude Code to control, a step-by-step guide
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- #Claude Code
- #Mac Setup
- #Remote Control
- Set up a spare Mac as a dedicated machine for Claude Code with computer use enabled to isolate risks.
- Configure SSH access and passwordless sudo on the target Mac for remote administration.
- Disable sleep and screensaver to keep the machine always-on.
- Install Claude Code on the target Mac with additional environment setup tools.
- Enable computer use functionality by installing a tmux server with GUI permissions.
- Use convenience scripts like ic.sh and clip.sh for remote session management and clipboard sharing.
- Set up optional VPN, Screen Sharing, and Tailscale for remote access and network security.