Hey everyone,

I’m the developer of **PCLink**. I’ve been working on this for a while now because I was tired of two things: 1. Having to get up and go to my desk just to fix a minor server issue, and 2. Trying to use a tiny SSH terminal on my phone with fat fingers.

I wanted something that felt native to mobile but gave me actual control over my server/PC without needing a laptop. I’ve hit 5k downloads on the Play Store and about 560 stars on GitHub, so it’s finally at a point where I feel it’s stable enough to share.

**Vessel Forge (Docker Management):** I just finished a dedicated extension for Docker called **Vessel Forge**. Since most of my server is containerized, I needed a way to manage it on the go. From the app, you can:

* Start, Stop, and Restart containers.
* View live logs in real-time.
* Pull new images or remove old cached/dangling images that are eating up SSD space.
* Create or delete containers.

**The Extension System:** I built PCLink to be modular. The app has a built-in Extension System so you only load the features you actually use. Since the project is **open-source**, I’ve included a guide so you can actually build your own extensions or tweak/upgrade the ones I've already made (the repo is linked below).

**Other Key Features:**

* **📂 Advanced File Manager:** Full CRUD, transfers between phone and server, and it handles **Zip/Unzip** remotely.
* **📉 Process Manager:** Monitor system usage and **kill unresponsive apps** or processes from the dashboard.
* **⌨️ Remote Control:** Use your phone as a trackpad/keyboard (great for HTPCs) and includes an **App Launcher**.
* **🚀 Macros:** Set up custom command sequences and trigger them with one tap.
* **🐚 Terminal:** A proper WebSocket-powered terminal for when you need the CLI.

**The "Honest" Talk:** I’ve put a massive amount of time into this. The server is open-source and the core app is free to use. I do have some "Pro" features that are a **one-time purchase** to help support the work. I absolutely hate subscriptions, so there’s none of that here. If you find the app saves you time, that one-time unlock helps me keep the updates coming.

**Security:** Everything stays local. It uses a QR code/zero-trust pairing setup. No random cloud middleman—everything stays on your network or VPN.

**Links:**

* **Server Source (GitHub):** [https://github.com/bytedz/pclink](https://github.com/bytedz/pclink)
* **Extensions Repository:** [https://github.com/bytedz/pclink-extensions](https://github.com/bytedz/pclink-extensions)
* **Android App:** [PCLink on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.bytedz.pclink)

I’d love to hear your feedback or any ideas for extensions you'd actually use. I'm currently the only one building for the extension system, so I'm looking for ideas on what to prioritize next!

[Showcase] I built PCLink: A way to manage your home server and Docker entirely from your phone.