Poke Gate is a macOS menu bar application that connects your machine to Poke AI assistant through an MCP tunnel, enabling remote control and automation capabilities.
Features:
- Runs a local MCP server and tunnels it to Poke's cloud for secure remote access
- Execute shell commands remotely via
run_commandtool - Read and write files on your machine from anywhere
- Take screenshots remotely for visual assistance
- List directories and access system information
- Built-in agents system for scheduled background scripts (e.g., hourly tasks)
- Communicate through iMessage, Telegram, or SMS
- Menu bar status indicators with auto-start/restart functionality
- Settings panel and activity logs
- CLI version available via
npx poke-gate
Use Cases:
- Remote development and server management
- Automated backups and monitoring scripts
- AI-assisted workflow automation
- Remote file access and management
- System administration tasks
Note: Requires Poke AI assistant subscription for full functionality.
