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Macky is a Mac remote access tool launched by Velosify Private Limited, designed to let users connect to Mac screens and terminals from an iPhone/iPad. It emphasizes "zero configuration": simply install the macOS Host and iOS App, create an account, and set a Master Password to get connected. Compared to Tailscale + SSH setups, it aims to eliminate the need for configuring VPNs, SSH Keys, authorized_keys, and port exposure.
Functionally, Macky leans more toward a mobile terminal tool for developers. Once connected, users can utilize Zsh, Bash, and existing Shell configurations, supporting command-line development tools like Git, Docker, npm, yarn, pip, cargo, brew, psql, mysql, sqlite3, redis-cli, SSH, as well as Claude Code and Codex. Its transport layer uses WebRTC and DTLS-SRTP, claiming peer-to-peer, end-to-end encryption with typical latency under 50ms. The security model includes identity token verification, secondary Master Password protection, device Allow Listing, and a "blind signaling server" solely responsible for handshakes—terminal data never enters the cloud.
Platform requirements are relatively high: the Mac side requires macOS 15+, and the mobile side requires iOS 18+, with no Android, Windows, or Linux support currently visible. The Basic plan is free forever but limits sessions to 5 minutes, 1 Mac, and 1 iPhone, making it mainly suitable for trial purposes. The Pro plan is a $29 lifetime deal, offering unlimited sessions, unlimited devices, 30-day connection logs, background connections, and access to Mac even with the lid closed. Terms mention that in-app purchases/subscriptions are all processed through the Apple App Store.
Pros include an incredibly easy setup, making it ideal for individual developers who don't want to maintain SSH/VPN; the end-to-end encryption, Master Password, and device authorization design also fit the risk profile of remote terminals well. Cons include high OS version requirements, a single-platform focus, no open-source or self-hosting information provided, and undisclosed API/SDK or enterprise management capabilities. The free version is heavily restricted, making the Pro plan essentially necessary for long-term use.
The scraped text does not mention network accessibility in mainland China, its availability on the China App Store, or payment restrictions, so China access is rated as unknown. If Macky connections are restricted, alternatives like Tailscale + SSH, standard SSH clients, RustDesk, or Chrome Remote Desktop can be considered; however, these options typically require more network or security configuration.
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