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slug: remote-claude-workspace
title: "How to Access Claude Projects from Any Device"
status: inbox
created: 2024-12-27
source: internal-discovery
author: henry
---
# Idea
## Discovery
**Source:** Internal setup documentation — "Remote Claude Workspace Setup" chat
**Evidence:** Complete working solution implemented and tested
## The Problem
Claude Desktop with Projects is powerful but tied to one machine. Developers who:
- Work from multiple devices (laptop, desktop, travel setup)
- Want to access their Claude Projects remotely
- Need their MCP tools and project context everywhere
...are stuck. Projects don't sync. MCP servers don't transfer.
## The Solution
VPS-based setup with:
- Cloudflare Tunnel for secure access
- Browser-based IDE (code-server) for remote work
- MCP servers running on VPS, accessible via tunnel
- Claude Desktop connecting to remote MCP endpoints
## Why This Matters
1. **Hot topic:** Claude, MCP, remote development all trending
2. **Unique angle:** Almost nobody writing about this specific setup
3. **Technical depth:** Shows real problem-solving, not surface-level tips
4. **Right audience:** Developers using AI tools — exactly our ICP
5. **Not Banatie-specific:** Good for account warmup, builds authority
## Potential Angle
"Your Claude Projects shouldn't be trapped on one machine. Here's how I set up remote access to my entire AI development environment."
Personal story: why I needed this, what I tried, final solution.
## Technical Components
- Contabo VPS (Singapore)
- Docker containers for isolation
- Cloudflare Tunnel (free tier works)
- code-server for browser IDE
- MCP server configuration for remote access
- Security considerations
## Content Type
Tutorial with real code and configs.
---
# Keyword Research
**Conducted:** 2025-12-27 by @strategist
**Tool:** DataForSEO (Google Ads Search Volume + Related Keywords)
**Location:** United States
**Language:** English
## Primary Keywords
| Keyword | Volume | Competition | KD | CPC | Intent |
|---------|--------|-------------|----|----|--------|
| claude desktop mcp | 880 | LOW (0.02) | 8 | $5.63-25 | Transactional |
| mcp server remote | 30 | LOW (0.23) | - | $1.63-4.77 | - |
## Parent Topic
| Keyword | Volume | Competition | KD | Intent |
|---------|--------|-------------|----|----|
| claude desktop | 18,100 | LOW (0.09) | 30 | Commercial |
**Trend:** Growing +666% YoY (from Dec 2024 baseline)
## Related Keywords (from "claude desktop mcp")
High-value related searches:
- claude desktop mcp server — related variant
- claude desktop mcp config — configuration queries
- claude desktop mcp github — seeking code/solutions
- claude desktop mcp-remote — directly related to remote access
## Monthly Search Trend (claude desktop mcp)
```
2025-11: 390
2025-10: 480
2025-09: 720
2025-08: 1,000
2025-07: 1,600 ← Peak
2025-06: 1,600
2025-05: 1,900 ← Peak
2025-04: 1,900
2025-03: 1,300
2025-02: 210
2025-01: 110
2024-12: 170
```
**Pattern:** Peaked in Apr-July 2025 (1,600-1,900/month), declining but stable ~400-900/month
## Search Intent Analysis
**Main Intent:** Transactional (people looking to implement)
**SERP Features:** Organic, video, PAA, related searches, images
**Competition Level:** Very low (KD 8, competition 0.02)
**Backlink Profile:** Low (avg 106 backlinks, 8 referring domains)
## Assessment
**Opportunity Score:** 🟢 High
**Strengths:**
- Very low competition (KD 8) — easy to rank
- Clear transactional intent — readers ready to implement
- Parent topic has massive volume (18k) — potential halo effect
- Emerging topic with proven interest (peaked at 1.9k/month)
- Multiple related queries indicate real pain point
**Challenges:**
- Volume declining from peak (was 1.9k, now ~400-900)
- Niche topic — won't drive massive traffic
- Requires technical depth to satisfy intent
**Strategic Value:**
- Early mover advantage in specific niche
- Demonstrates expertise in AI tooling + DevOps
- Low competition = high probability of ranking
- Transactional intent = engaged readers
**Recommendation:**
Strong candidate for technical tutorial. Low competition + clear intent + working solution = good ROI for effort.
---
## Keywords (original notes)
- claude desktop remote access
- mcp server remote
- ai coding tools remote setup
- claude projects multiple devices
## Notes
- Full technical solution already documented internally
- Screenshots and configs available
- Real-world tested (Oleg's actual setup)
- Good fit for Henry's technical voice