cue-console

Mobile	Desktop

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The pitch (10 seconds)

A desktop and mobile UI for Claude Code, Cursor CLI and Codex.

Use it locally or remotely to view your active sessions and respond to collaboration requests from anywhere (desktop or mobile), with a consistent interface that works everywhere.

Think of it as an “all-in-one” collaboration console for your agents and CLIs.

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Quickstart (1 minute)

Goal

Run the console and pair it with cuemcp.

Step 1: Install cue-console

npm install -g cue-console

Step 2: Start cue-console

cue-console dev --port 3000

Alternatively, you can run it without installing globally:

npx cue-console dev --port 3000

Open http://localhost:3000.

Step 3: Start cuemcp

Add and run the MCP server in your agent/runtime (see cue-mcp for client-specific MCP configuration).

Step 4: Connect your runtime

In the agent/runtime you want to use, type cue to trigger connect (or reconnect) and route the collaboration flow to cue-console.

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Notes

• The current version can occasionally disconnect (for example, the agent replies directly without calling cue() at the end).
• If you get disconnected, type cue in the affected runtime to trigger auto-reconnect.

Human Agent Protocol (HAP) rules (required)

Human Agent Protocol (HAP)

Hard rule: the agent must call the `cue` tool at the end of every response, no exceptions.
Always use the cue MCP to provide a final summary, ask a question, or request input.

Convention: when the user types `cue`, the user is accepting the HAP rules (supports disconnect + reconnect).

- First-time connection / no agent_id: call join() to obtain an agent_id, then call cue().
- Reconnect / existing agent_id (e.g. the cue call timed out but the chat continued):
  when the user types cue again, prefer calling cue() with the existing agent_id;
  only call join() again if you cannot determine the agent_id.

When to call

- On first message in a new chat (no history): call join().
- After completing any task: call cue().
- Before ending any response: call cue().

Forbidden behavior

- Using a self-chosen name without calling join() first.
- Ending a reply without calling cue().
- Replacing cue() with "let me know if you need anything else".
- Assuming there are no follow-ups.

Notes

If you are not sure whether to call it, call it.

Not calling cue() means the user cannot continue the interaction.

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Design notes

• Group chat UX: collaboration requests and responses are organized like a chat, so you can scan context quickly.
• Mentions (@...): lightweight addressing to route a response or bring a specific agent/human into the thread.
• Option cards: responses can be captured as tappable cards with a responsive layout that works on both mobile and desktop.
• Keyboard-first + mobile-friendly: input affordances aim to work well with both quick desktop workflows and on-the-go usage.

Pairing with cuemcp

Rule #1: both sides must agree on the same DB location.

• cuemcp writes/polls: ~/.cue/cue.db
• cue-console reads/writes: ~/.cue/cue.db

CLI

After installation, the cue-console command is available:

cue-console dev --port 3000
cue-console build
cue-console start --host 0.0.0.0 --port 3000

Supported commands:

• dev
• build
• start

Options:

• --port <port> (sets PORT)
• --host <host> (sets HOSTNAME)

Local development

pnpm install
pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000.