Last updated: 2026-05-10

Quick Start

3 steps, about 5 minutes.

Prerequisite: Both PC and phone must have Tailscale installed and logged in to the same account.

Step 1: Install hicli on PC

curl -fsSL https://www.yinbin.ink/install.sh | bash

If GitHub is unreachable (mainland China), the installer automatically falls back to the yinbin.ink mirror.

Having install issues? See PC Installation for manual install, dependency setup, and troubleshooting.

Step 2: Pair your phone

hicli pair

This checks dependencies (sshd, mosh, tmux), generates a QR code, and waits for your phone to scan.

If dependencies are missing, the command will show the exact install commands for your platform. See PC Installation for details.

Step 3: Install the Android app & scan QR

Download and install the app on your phone:

https://www.yinbin.ink/download/hitermux.apk

Then:

  1. Open the HiTerm app
  2. Tap the scan button (camera permission required)
  3. Scan the QR code on your PC terminal

Pairing completes automatically. On first connection, the app installs mosh and generates an SSH key pair.

Detailed steps: Android Installation

What’s next?