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When you are not in front of your computer, the WorkBuddy mobile mini-program can serve as a remote task entry point. You can send commands back to your running PC client to make the computer search files, read materials, process WeChat documents, and continuously report the progress of long-running tasks.
Remote Control via WeChat Mini-Program
WorkBuddy's remote control is positioned between screen casting and cloud storage: instead of moving the mouse, the user describes the requirement, and the PC client executes the script or Skill within the authorized workspace, streaming results back to the mobile terminal via WebSocket.
| Component | Function | Validation Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Entry | Delegate workflows on the go (supports voice input) | Account logged in, WebSocket channel active |
| PC Client | Read authorized directories, call local tools | PC client online, WorkBuddy running, directory permissions granted |
| Output Return | Stream summaries, tables, screenshots, and zip files | Output paths defined, originals preserved, data redacted |
| Manual Approval | Prevent accidental execution while away | High-risk actions require manual confirmation |
Cloud Mode vs. Local Mode
- Cloud Mode: PC not required; suitable for public searches, drafting outlines, and generating lightweight text.
- Local Mode: Requires active PC client; reads authorized local files, runs local Skills, and compiles local scripts.
Retrieving Local Files Remotely
If you need a training slide deck or price sheet while away, send a voice search command.
Recommended Flow:
- Restrict the scan scope (e.g. Desktop or Downloads folders).
- Instruct WorkBuddy to perform a read-only search, listing candidate files and edit dates.
- Once confirmed, read the file and generate a mobile-friendly summary.
- To transfer, copy to a dedicated output directory; do not move original files.
Please look up a PPT about XX company in my local long GPT workspace, summarize its contents, and send them to me.Direct Processing of WeChat Files
The mini-program allows users to directly use WeChat chat files (such as contract PDFs, Excel ledgers, and zip archives) as inputs, calling the PC client to analyze, format, and catalog files.
Remote Monitoring of Long-Running Tasks
For long-running tasks (e.g., bulk conversions, system audits) taking over 3 minutes, the mobile app serves as a progress dashboard, streaming runtime logs and pausing for approval when encountering high-risk commands or errors.
QClaw vs. WorkBuddy WeChat Binding Details
- Differences: QClaw (by Tencent PC Manager) focuses on basic personal PC controls (remote power controls, basic files retrieval); WorkBuddy targets enterprise scenarios, supporting integrations with Lark, DingTalk, and WeChat Work.
- QR Expiration: The linking QR code in the "Claw Settings" panel expires after 300 seconds.
- Reset: If the mobile app is unresponsive, click "Unlink" on the PC client, restart WorkBuddy, and re-scan the QR code to re-initialize the WebSocket connection.
Pain points
The remote task may involve files that are only on the home computer, long-running jobs that would be wasteful to restart, or WeChat files that should be processed without repeated transfers. The first decision is whether the Agent should work in a cloud workspace or on the local machine.
What is remote monitoring suitable for?
Remote monitoring works well for long-running downloads, data processing, report generation, builds, and other tasks whose status can be checked from logs or output files. It should not silently approve payments, delete files, publish content, or cross a permission boundary while the owner is away.
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WorkBuddy In Action