EXZA Remote - AI Computer Commander

AI remote computer access with MCP — without giving up control

EXZA Remote helps developers, creators, and technical teams connect ChatGPT or Claude to their own computer through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It is a remotely accessible MCP service with a local computer client, not a cloud-hosted virtual desktop or a generic code repository.

Why use it? You can ask an authorized AI assistant to inspect supported files, check a system, follow a terminal job, or handle compatible desktop tasks — while keeping permissions, device pairing, and sensitive-action approvals under your control. Available capabilities depend on your operating system, AI client, and authorized scope.

Try EXZA Remote: Create an account and pair a device · Read the installation guide · See the supported platforms

AI can help. You stay in control.

EXZA Remote connects your computer to ChatGPT, Claude, and other compatible MCP clients through an authenticated remote connection. Instead of manually moving files or copying terminal output into a chat, you can use supported tools to work with your own computer — subject to your account permissions, device capabilities, and required approvals.

The system is built around a straightforward principle: AI access should be explicit, visible, and revocable.

What you can do

Tools and permissions: EXZA Remote registers 59 MCP tool interfaces in its current integration. This does not mean every interface works on every OS, or that every action runs without approval. See the 59-tool catalog, Features & tool categories, and Platform compatibility.

How it works

flowchart LR    A[Your AI assistant] -->|MCP + OAuth| B[EXZA Remote service]    B -->|Paired, authorized session| C[Your connected computer]    C --> D{Permission required?}    D -->|Yes| E[You review the action]    E -->|Approve| F[Action performed]    E -->|Reject| G[Action blocked]    D -->|No| F

The local computer remains yours. Connections and actions depend on your session status and the permissions you grant. Closing the local client ends its active computer connection.

Getting started

1. Open remote.exza.de and create an EXZA account.
2. Sign in to the customer dashboard and open My Devices.
3. Choose the official installation instructions for macOS, Windows, or Linux.
4. Start the local EXZA Remote client on your computer. Enter the displayed one-time pairing code in the dashboard and confirm the request in the terminal.
5. In a supported AI client, add the remote MCP server using https://remote.exza.de/mcp, then complete the EXZA sign-in and permission flow.
6. Begin with a harmless action such as checking device connection status.

Follow the current platform-specific steps in the official documentation. Never paste passwords, device secrets, or access tokens into an AI conversation.

Install EXZA Remote — terminal commands

You do not need to clone this GitHub repository. It is a public product presentation, not a source-code download. Install the client from the official EXZA Remote website on a computer you own or are authorized to use.

Requirements: Node.js 22+ including npm, internet access, and an EXZA account. macOS/Linux also require curl, unzip and a SHA-256 utility. Administrator/root access is not needed.

If Node.js is missing or outdated

EXZA Remote needs Node.js 22 or newer, including npm. You can install it free of charge from the official Node.js download page. Choose a maintained LTS release compatible with your operating system. You do not need to download Node.js from GitHub or share your EXZA login details.

Check the versions first (macOS/Linux Terminal or Windows PowerShell):

node --versionnpm --version

• macOS: Open nodejs.org/en/download, choose the macOS installer for your supported system, download the official .pkg, run the installer and follow its prompts. Close and reopen Terminal afterwards.
• Windows 10/11: On the same official page choose the Windows installer (.msi) for your architecture, run it and keep the default npm installation enabled. Close and reopen PowerShell after installing. Administrator approval might be requested by the Node.js installer, but EXZA Remote itself should run as your normal user.
• Linux: Follow the Linux instructions on the official Node.js download page. If the nvm version manager is already installed, you can run the following to install a maintained LTS release for your user account. If nvm is not installed, follow the official installation instructions for your distribution and a trusted version manager first; do not copy an unknown curl | bash command.

nvm install --ltsnvm use --lts

Verify again after reopening your terminal:

node --versionnpm --version

If the commands still say command not found, not recognized, or the version begins with v20 or lower, verify that Node.js is installed and on your shell's PATH, then reopen the terminal. If Node.js already reports v22 or newer and npm reports a version, skip this installation step and continue with the EXZA Remote command below.

Do not overwrite or restart a running EXZA Remote connection just to install Node.js. Finish the current session safely before changing runtimes.

macOS — Terminal

Open Terminal and verify that Node.js and npm are installed:

node --versionnpm --version

Then run the same official command shown in the EXZA customer portal:

curl -fsSL https://remote.exza.de/install.sh -o exza-install.sh && sh exza-install.sh

Windows 10/11 — PowerShell

Open PowerShell as a normal user, check the prerequisites, download the official script and run it:

node --versionnpm --versioncurl.exe -fsSL https://remote.exza.de/install.ps1 -o exza-install.ps1powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\exza-install.ps1

The -ExecutionPolicy Bypass option applies only to that PowerShell process, not to the permanent system policy. Inspect the script first and only run it when downloaded from remote.exza.de; follow your organization's security rules. Windows native end-to-end testing is currently more limited than macOS.

Linux — Terminal

Install Node.js 22+ and npm, verify them, and run the official Unix installer:

node --versionnpm --versioncurl -fsSL https://remote.exza.de/install.sh -o exza-install.sh && sh exza-install.sh

Linux distribution and desktop-tool compatibility may vary. See Platforms.

How installation works: The scripts download the official client ZIP over HTTPS, verify its SHA-256 checksum, install runtime dependencies and start the client in a visible foreground terminal. Keep that terminal open while using EXZA Remote. Review the public macOS/Linux installer or Windows installer before running it.

Pair your device and connect an AI assistant

1. Register or sign in to EXZA Remote — My Devices and verify your email if requested.
2. Wait for the server-confirmed six-digit PIN in your running terminal. Enter it on the website within five minutes.
3. Check the requesting account and press Y in the terminal to approve or N to deny the pairing.
4. In a compatible ChatGPT, Claude or other AI client, add a custom remote MCP connection:
   • Name: EXZA Remote
   • Server URL: https://remote.exza.de/mcp
   • Sign-in: EXZA OAuth account; review device selection and requested permissions.
5. Try a read-only prompt: “Check whether my EXZA Remote computer is online. Do not change anything.”

Custom MCP connector availability depends on the AI service, plan and account/workspace settings.

Useful commands and troubleshooting

Do not start a second agent while the first terminal is connected. Removing a device in the website and resetting its local pairing are different actions. Closing the terminal ends its active connection. Never share PINs, passwords, tokens or private logs in public discussions.

Full getting-started guide · ChatGPT/Claude setup · Help Center

Built for real workflows

• Development: inspect project files, check tooling, and run an approved test command.
• Diagnostics: review permitted logs, check running processes, and collect environment information.
• File organization: inspect a selected folder before approving a safe change.
• Creative workflows: launch supported tools or run explicitly approved local scripts where available.
• Everyday productivity: coordinate supported desktop tasks without sharing unrestricted access.

See example workflows →

Plans

EXZA Remote offers a free tier with 10,000 successful tool calls per EXZA account per UTC month, shared across connected AI clients. Premium options and applicable pricing are displayed on the official website and in the dashboard. Availability, features, and fair-use terms are governed by the current product offering.

Security by design

• Account sign-in and device-specific pairing.
• OAuth-based AI client authorization.
• Local confirmation of pairing requests.
• Permission checks and additional approval for sensitive actions.
• Device access controls and disconnection through the customer portal.
• HTTPS for the public MCP endpoint.

No remote-control software can eliminate all risk. Review requests before approving commands, file changes, or other sensitive operations. Read Security & responsible disclosure and the security model.

Documentation

Support: Official Help Center · German Help Center · Contact