THE #1 SSH CLIENT FOR iOS — POWERFUL FEATURES, EASY-TO-USE. Includes Panic Sync, our secure, super sync service — for FREE.
ABOUT It's classic. You step outside for a few seconds to eat some gyros and the server goes down, or you lie down to do some light reading and a web page needs an emergency typo fix. Maybe your company uses IRC. Maybe you just like to check in on your servers often. Either way, you're the type of person that already uses SSH. Having a quality SSH client in your pocket is a very good idea.
Welcome to Prompt 2. In the three years since Prompt was released and became a favorite of admins, we've been constantly releasing updates, while also taking notes on what significant new features people wished Prompt had. Then, we did almost all of it.
Prompt 2 is, simply put, an excellent SSH and TELNET client. But how can it make SSH tasks easier? Read on.
NEW IN PROMPT 2 • Panic Sync Finally. Sync your favorite servers, passwords, private keys, and clips, between Prompt on all of your iOS devices. It’s fast, it’s extremely secure, and best of all, it’s free.
• Clips Put your most-used commands and text bits into clips and access them with a single tap via Prompt’s keyboard bar. Clips can be stored globally or per-server.
• TouchID Lock Secure Prompt, and only Prompt, using TouchID. Keep your servers safe.
• Private Key Generation You can now generate keys without leaving Prompt. Drop 'em on your server, and you're off.
• Improved Key Management Working with private keys is easier than ever
• Open Connection Switching Easily switch between connections using a tab bar (iPad) or edge swiping (iPhone).
• Server Folders Create groups of servers for easier sorting.
• A Fresh New Design Sleeker, cleaner, beautiful — Prompt now looks the part in iOS 8.
• iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Ready Looks great on any screen size.
MORE FEATURES • Customizable Keyboard Bar • Autocomplete • Full Bluetooth Keyboard Support • Agent Forwarding
TAKE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY PROMPT 2.
What's New
Version History
2.6.6
Fixed an issue where connecting via 3D Touch failed if the app was not secured with Touch ID or passcode
Miscellaneous fixes to our core SSH library
2.6.5
• Fixed an issue where large amounts of server output could cause the terminal to hang
2.6.4
• Fixed an issue that could prevent password authentication from working on certain server types, including OpenBSD • Added support for the chacha20-poly1305 cipher
2.6.3
This release adds the ability to hide the keyboard and fixes some other issues. Here's the details:
New:
• Added a hide keyboard button to the tab bar
Improved:
• Added support for some previously unsupported two-factor authentication configurations
Fixed:
• Resolved an issue that could cause the Quick Connect entry to be badged when no connection was active • Fixed a crash that could happen after returning to terminal view from the Servers list • Resolved the Copy/Paste menu disappearing when sessions in other tabs update • Fixed an issue where the system status bar could draw over Prompt's navigation bar in some cases • Fixed an problem where the buffer could be drawn behind accessory row on some devices
2.6.2
This release improves iPhone X support and fixes some nice bugs. Here's the full list:
Improved • Smart punctuation is not disabled when editing/creating clips • iPhone X: Rotating device can cause cursor placement issues in terminal view
Fixed • Running ssh-add with Ed25519 or RSA keys can cause crash • iPhone X: Home bar can overlap accessory row when BT keyboard is connected • Switching tabs can cause prompt to be obscured by keyboard • Page Up/Page Down support on external keyboards
2.6.1
• iPhone X support! Here's what else is new:
• Added the ability to hide the tab bar on iPhone Plus in landscape orientation • Improved the design of our keyboard accessory row on all devices • Added support for Face ID authentication • Panic Sync: Entering an invalid two-factor code now automatically re-prompts for another one
Fixed
• Panic Sync: fixed a crash that could occur when using "Replace All Data On This Device" sync type • Resolved an issue on some devices where creating a new site with search field focused could cause Prompt to crash • Overflowing key passphrase field no longer causes visual issues with 1Password icon • Fixed a crash when creating a new 'server' clip for a Shared Server • Fixed a crash that could happen after disconnecting from a Server from a filtered search
2.6
A fresh Prompt for a new iOS! Here's what's new in 2.6: • Added support for Ed25519 keys for both host key verification and client key exchange • Added support for importing and connecting with keys generated using the OpenSSH format • Added optional “Smart Punctuation” support in Keyboard settings • Panic Sync: Added fine-grained control for merging Panic Sync data • Panic Sync: Added support for resetting repositories directly from Prompt • Support for iOS 11
Fixes
• Fixed an issue where backgrounding the app while in a folder or while editing a server caused the app to incorrectly return to the root servers view • Fixed an issue with the prompt-favorite:// URL scheme when Touch ID was enabled for Prompt authentication • Fixed an issue where system permission alerts on first launch could interfere with opening the app via a URL scheme • Fixed an issue where notifications about expiring sessions could be displayed even after the app was force quit
2.5.9
• Added the ability to remove all Prompt-related data without reinstalling the app • Resolved a problem where text color could be displayed incorrectly in extensions • Fixed an issue where software arrow keys did not update with theme color change
2.5.8
• Resolves an issue that prevents certain Powerline glyphs from being displayed
And in case you missed it, here's everything new in 2.5.7 as well!
• Updated the 'prompt-favorite' URL scheme to support iOS 10 • Copy Private Key button is now labeled correctly • Global clips menu displays correct names on devices running iOS 9 • Tab titles are no longer truncated unnecessarily on iPad • Added Powerline support for Panic Sans and Courier font types • Resolved an issue where key generation could not be cancelled • Additional key-related UI improvements
2.5.7
• Updated the 'prompt-favorite' URL scheme to support iOS 10 • Copy Private Key button is now labeled correctly • Global clips menu displays correct names on devices running iOS 9 • Tab titles are no longer truncated unnecessarily on iPad • Added Powerline support for Panic Sans and Courier font types • Resolved an issue where key generation could not be cancelled • Additional key-related UI improvements
2.5.6
• Fixed an issue where background text color could incorrectly extend to the line below • Fixed an issue where the two-factor authentication prompt was not displayed for some server configurations • Fixed an issue where bold fonts were not properly displayed in some cases • Added Bluetooth keyboard shortcuts for Page Up and Page Down (Option + Up/Down arrow) • Miscellaneous bug fixes, mostly related to 1Password integration and URL schemes
2.5.5
• Resolved an issue that could prevent password authentication
Learn more about all of the new features introduced in Prompt 2.5 ---> https://library.panic.com/prompt/
THANK YOU FOR USING PROMPT. IF YOU LIKE IT, SPREAD THE WORD!
2.5.4
• Resolved an issue that could prevent password authentication
Learn more about all of the new features introduced in Prompt 2.5 ---> https://library.panic.com/prompt/
THANK YOU FOR USING PROMPT. IF YOU LIKE IT, SPREAD THE WORD!
2.5.3
Prompt 2.5.3 brings ever more improvements to your favorite SSH client!
• Resetting autocomplete from settings now works as expected. • Fixed an issue where autocomplete entries were not saved across app updates. • The autocomplete dictionary is now properly updated when a session is terminated with the eject button. • Improved handling of synced Server passwords and SSH keys when restoring from an unencrypted iOS backup. • The terminal view is no longer shortened after invoking the clips, 1Password, or settings menu in the terminal. • The TERM_PROGRAM environment variable is now set properly for all sessions.
In case you missed it, here are all BRAND NEW FEATURES we added in 2.5:
• Split-screen views on iPad! • Open multiple connections to the same favorite server • Tabs! Quickly and easily navigate between open sessions on both iPhone and iPad • 3D Touch: Instantly connect to your three most recent servers by 3D Touching the Prompt home screen icon • Spotlight Search: Search for Prompt favorites, then open a new connection with just one tap • Our new accessory keys palette gives you instant access to every key you need to send commands with ease • Terminal: Choose from four different fonts • Improved SSH key management: Passphrases are now associated directly with keys themselves. No more entering passphrases for every server! • Themes: Mix-and-match app themes and terminal themes. Light, Dark or both at the same time — it's up to you!
SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS
• Improved iPhone 6+ support with better layout in landscape • ECDSA is now supported for both server and client authentication (256, 384 and 521 bits) • Quickly access all active sessions from the Servers list on iPhone, just a tap away • Generate 256-, 384- and 521-bit ECDSA keys right in Prompt • Prompt is now more colorful!
EVEN MORE
We've improved so much it won't all fit here. Learn more at https://library.panic.com/prompt/
THANK YOU FOR USING PROMPT. IF YOU LIKE IT, SPREAD THE WORD!
2.5.2
Here's a nice little update to Prompt!
NEW FEATURES • Added six-digit passcode support • Added a new monospaced Japanese font (Migu 2M) for better Japanese character support
BUG FIXES • The "Extra Keyboard Row" setting now only affects external keyboards. • Fixed an issue that could result in the terminal being obscured by the software keyboard. • Resolved an issue with switching languages using an external keyboard. • Fixed a problem when launching Prompt using URL schemes. • Resolved an issue with using Japanese keyboards in the terminal. • Crash fixes, of course.
In case you missed it, here are all BRAND NEW FEATURES we added in 2.5:
• Split-screen views on iPad! • Open multiple connections to the same favorite server • Tabs! Quickly and easily navigate between open sessions on both iPhone and iPad • 3D Touch: Instantly connect to your three most recent servers by 3D Touching the Prompt home screen icon • Spotlight Search: Search for Prompt favorites, then open a new connection with just one tap • Our new accessory keys palette gives you instant access to every key you need to send commands with ease • Terminal: Choose from four different fonts • Improved SSH key management: Passphrases are now associated directly with keys themselves. No more entering passphrases for every server! • Themes: Mix-and-match app themes and terminal themes. Light, Dark or both at the same time — it's up to you!
SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS
• Improved iPhone 6+ support with better layout in landscape • ECDSA is now supported for both server and client authentication (256, 384 and 521 bits) • Quickly access all active sessions from the Servers list on iPhone, just a tap away • Generate 256-, 384- and 521-bit ECDSA keys right in Prompt • Prompt is now more colorful!
EVEN MORE
We've improved so much it won't all fit here. Learn more at https://library.panic.com/prompt/
THANK YOU FOR USING PROMPT. IF YOU LIKE IT, SPREAD THE WORD!
2.5.1
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
• Fixed an issue where certain server configurations resulted in a two-factor alert instead of a standard password input • Fixed an issue where selecting text in the terminal could cause the servers list to appear • Fixed an issue where backgrounding Prompt with the two-factor alert showing could cause a crash • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the navigation bar to disappear on iPad • Fixed an issue where launching Prompt in split view after backgrounding and rotating could cause a crash • Fixed an issue where the passcode lock could be bypassed in some cases • Improved visual transparency of the terminal cursor • Improved VoiceOver support for the accessory keyboard • Several other small bug and crash fixes
Here are all BRAND NEW FEATURES we added in 2.5:
• Split-screen views on iPad! • Open multiple connections to the same favorite server • Tabs! Quickly and easily navigate between open sessions on both iPhone and iPad • 3D Touch: Instantly connect to your three most recent servers by 3D Touching the Prompt home screen icon • Spotlight Search: Search for Prompt favorites, then open a new connection with just one tap • Our new accessory keys palette gives you instant access to every key you need to send commands with ease • Terminal: Choose from four different fonts • Improved SSH key management: Passphrases are now associated directly with keys themselves. No more entering passphrases for every server! • Themes: Mix-and-match app themes and terminal themes. Light, Dark or both at the same time — it's up to you!
SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS
• Improved iPhone 6+ support with better layout in landscape • ECDSA is now supported for both server and client authentication (256, 384 and 521 bits) • Quickly access all active sessions from the Servers list on iPhone, just a tap away • Generate 256-, 384- and 521-bit ECDSA keys right in Prompt • Prompt is now more colorful!
EVEN MORE
We've improved so much it won't all fit here. Learn more at https://library.panic.com/prompt/
THANK YOU FOR USING PROMPT. IF YOU LIKE IT, SPREAD THE WORD!
2.5
Wow! It's a HUGE FREE UPDATE with BRAND NEW FEATURES!
• You asked for it, we did it: Split-screen views on iPad! • Open multiple connections to the same favorite server • Tabs! Quickly and easily navigate between open sessions on both iPhone and iPad • 3D Touch: Instantly connect to your three most recent servers by 3D Touching the Prompt home screen icon • Spotlight Search: Search for Prompt favorites, then open a new connection with just one tap • Our new accessory keys palette gives you instant access to every key you need to send commands with ease • Terminal: Choose from four different fonts • Improved SSH key management: Passphrases are now associated directly with keys themselves. No more entering passphrases for every server! • Themes: Mix-and-match app themes and terminal themes. Light, Dark or both at the same time — it's up to you!
SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS
• Improved iPhone 6+ support with better layout in landscape • ECDSA is now supported for both server and client authentication (256, 384 and 521 bits) • Quickly access all active sessions from the Servers list on iPhone, just a tap away • Generate 256-, 384- and 521-bit ECDSA keys right in Prompt • Prompt is now more colorful!
EVEN MORE
We've improved so much it won't all fit here. Learn more at https://library.panic.com/prompt/
THANK YOU FOR USING PROMPT. IF YOU LIKE IT, SPREAD THE WORD!
2.1.3
BUG FIXES
• Running 'top' on a remote Mac no longer causes inappropriate scrolling and line duplication
Yep. That's it. A thing got fixed. Thanks for using Prompt!
2.1.2
We keep updating Prompt to make it the best! Your purchase was smart!
NEW FEATURES
• We added more font sizes to the terminal! Yes, you can now select any size between 7pt and 24pt font for the text in your terminal • Added support for Encrypt-then-MAC (EtM) HMACs for improved security. • Added a setting to hide the accessory keyboard row on iPhone if a Bluetooth keyboard is connected.
BUG FIXES
• The rate at which keys auto-repeat on a bluetooth keyboard is now faster. • Fixed an issue where the cursor sometimes disappeared while using vim inside of Screen. • Fixed an issue with inverted colors in nano. • Backgrounding Prompt and locking the device no longer causes modifier keys on a Bluetooth keyboard to stop working after returning to Prompt. • Modifier keys on a Bluetooth keyboard now autorepeat even when the Autocomplete setting is disabled. • Text in the 1Password extension no longer appears invisible when launched from Prompt's Dark theme. • The host key fingerprint dialog now indicates the proper key type instead of always reading RSA. • Using the terminal type 'xterm-color' no longer causes the bottom status area in Emacs no longer becomes shorter with Page Up/Down.
2.1.1
This new release takes the huge improvements in Prompt 2.1 and makes them even better.
>>> New Features in 2.1.1 • Added a setting for each favorited server with the server's RSA host key fingerprint value and the ability to "forget" it so a warning is displayed on the next connection. • Added strict host key checking so an alert is shown with the RSA host key fingerprint on the first connection to a server. PLEASE NOTE: If relevant, you will receive a "Host Key" alert on your first connection to a server in 2.1.1, even if you've connected to this server on a previous version of Prompt. Just once! • Added support for Powerline fonts (vindicated!) • Added a Bluetooth keyboard shortcut (Cmd+K) to clear the scrollback • Added support for swipe-to-select to the accessory keys section switch popover • Accessory keys now remember most recently selected section on iPhone
>>> Improvements • Fixed an issue where certain two-factor authentication configurations did not connect • Fixed an issue where 'Ask for password' authentications failed when a backspace was entered with the password • Fixed an issue where the setting to hide the accessory row when bluetooth keyboards were connected did not take effect in certain circumstances • Fixed wrapped URLs in irssi • Fixed an issue where pasting (Cmd+V) with a bluetooth keyboard entered the text into the terminal twice
Of course, this is on top of all of the magic we added in Prompt 2.1. Just as a reminder:
>> Great New Features in 2.1
• Improved performance • Added 1Password action extension support. • Added support for server favicons. • Added diffie_hellman_group_exchange_sha256 key exchange algorithm. • Added support for two-factor server authentication with public key authentication. • Added clear scrollback and forward delete buttons to the terminal keyboard. • Added a prompt-favorite:// url scheme so a server in the favorites list can be opened using its nickname. • Added support for the Copy and Paste keys on the iPhone 6+ keyboard. • The accessory keys row can be hidden if a Bluetooth keyboard is connected. • On iPhone, a left-to-right swipe from the edge of the terminal now returns you to the server list. Right-to-left swipes from the edge of the terminal now cycle through currently open connections.
>> Tons of Emulation Improvements in 2.1
• Fixed layout issues associated with having emojis and other Unicode characters in the prompt string. • Extra newlines no longer printed when using tmux and irssi. • Status line is no longer possibly truncated when scrolling in emacs. • Paging up in 'less' no longer possibly inserts lines into the scrollback buffer. • Scrolling left in htop no longer causes header redraw issues. • Copying wrapped lines in the terminal no longer inserts erroneous new lines characters. • Text in the Small font size is no longer clipped in the terminal. • Emoji will no longer possibly affect text selection. • Certain Emoji could not be deleted from the terminal. No longer. • Also, certain emoji didn't remote echo on a server. That's fixed too. • Wrapped URLs now work properly in irssi. • The settings menu is now tall enough in some localized versions of Prompt. • URLs that were wrapped onto multiple lines in the terminal now open properly in a browser. • If text was set to blink, the entire rest of the line no longer also blinks. • Improved row spacing • Improved the clear screen behavior • Improved alternate screen behavior • Improved scrollback behavior • Fixed incorrect text wrapping in Alpine • Fixed page up behavior in Nano • Fixed numerous bugs when running Screens or TMUX • Fixed issues with scrollback in Irssi • Added support for an escaped octal sequence • Fixed scrollbar thumb glyph not showing correctly in Finch • Added support for showing/hiding the cursor when an application requests it • Fixed incorrect line wrapping in VI • Improved selection of Unicode text
2.1
Yes, we added some great new features and made everything faster! But with this release we also took a bit of a step back and laser-focused on our terminal emulation, fixing all sorts of tiny compatibility and display issues with terminal apps you use. It was kind of Prompt's "Snow Leopard" moment, if you will, and because of it, Prompt 2 is better than ever!
>> Great New Features
• Improved performance • Added 1Password action extension support. • Added support for server favicons. • Added diffie_hellman_group_exchange_sha256 key exchange algorithm. • Added support for two-factor server authentication with public key authentication. • Added clear scrollback and forward delete buttons to the terminal keyboard. • Added a prompt-favorite:// url scheme so a server in the favorites list can be opened using its nickname. • Added support for the Copy and Paste keys on the iPhone 6+ keyboard. • The accessory keys row can be hidden if a Bluetooth keyboard is connected. • On iPhone, a left-to-right swipe from the edge of the terminal now returns you to the server list. Right-to-left swipes from the edge of the terminal now cycle through currently open connections.
>> Tons of Emulation Improvements
• Fixed layout issues associated with having emojis and other Unicode characters in the prompt string. • Extra newlines no longer printed when using tmux and irssi. • Status line is no longer possibly truncated when scrolling in emacs. • Paging up in 'less' no longer possibly inserts lines into the scrollback buffer. • Scrolling left in htop no longer causes header redraw issues. • Copying wrapped lines in the terminal no longer inserts erroneous new lines characters. • Text in the Small font size is no longer clipped in the terminal. • Emoji will no longer possibly affect text selection. • Certain Emoji could not be deleted from the terminal. No longer. • Also, certain emoji didn't remote echo on a server. That's fixed too. • Wrapped URLs now work properly in irssi. • The settings menu is now tall enough in some localized versions of Prompt. • URLs that were wrapped onto multiple lines in the terminal now open properly in a browser. • If text was set to blink, the entire rest of the line no longer also blinks. • Improved row spacing • Improved the clear screen behavior • Improved alternate screen behavior • Improved scrollback behavior • Fixed incorrect text wrapping in Alpine • Fixed page up behavior in Nano • Fixed numerous bugs when running Screens or TMUX • Fixed issues with scrollback in Irssi • Added support for an escaped octal sequence • Fixed scrollbar thumb glyph not showing correctly in Finch • Added support for showing/hiding the cursor when an application requests it • Fixed incorrect line wrapping in VI • Improved selection of Unicode text
>> Other Fixes
• Improved backgrounding behavior. The app is now badged to indicate the number of server connections that are alive when Prompt goes into the background. A local notification will be displayed when those connections are 30 seconds from dying, giving the user the option to launch Prompt to keep them alive or kill them. • New visual beep and audio beep • Dragging while selecting text no longer will show the server list on iPad • Fixed a bug with agent forwarding not being able to access all available ssh keys. • Fixed an issue where the server two factor authentication alert view got dismissed when the app entered the background. • Fixed an issue where synced servers were not visible when using Panic Sync on multiple devices in different localizations. • Fixed some crashes related to Panic Sync. • Improved restoration of active terminal session when unlocking Prompt • Localization improvements. • Fixed an issue where ssh:// urls do not populate the quick connect field properly if passcode is enabled.
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2.0.3
• Fixed some issues with incorrect line wrapping in vi, nano, emacs, midnight commander, etc. that were introduced in 2.0.2 • Fixed numerous Telnet issues including a bug where it was impossible to connect to a telnet server that required authentication. • Fixed telnet local echo bug. • Fixed some Sync related crashes. • Optimized keyboard accessory view for iPhone 6 and 6+. • Improved iPad keyboard accessory keys so it is harder to accidentally trigger keys when attempting a swipe action. The iPad accessory keys can also now be swiped in addition to the area around the keys. • Fixed an issue where Prompt displayed special characters (vertical and horizontal lines, etc.) incorrectly. • Fixed an issue where the iPad keyboard could become disabled after bringing up the Settings or Clips popovers. • Fixed an issue where bringing up the Copy/Paste menu sent an arrow key command. This will resolve an issue with pasting a password into the terminal. • Long pressing the Sync Now button in Settings->Sync will now trigger a slow-sync, which will allow for a reset of user data in the cloud. • Fixed an issue on the iPhone 6+ where the image on the page up key was the page down image. • The TERM_PROGRAM environment variable is now set to Prompt on login. • Fixes an issue where a bluetooth keyboard was not immediately connected when Prompt came out of the background. • Fixes an issue where the keyboard accessory keys jumped to a different group on iPad if the device was rotated slightly but the orientation did not change.
2.0.2
• Added a settings option to trigger another import of data from Prompt 1 • Added a settings option to disallow custom keyboards in Prompt • Added improved clips management in settings so you can edit clips for all servers without having to be connected. • Added the ability to move a clip between global and server clips • Fixed a crash involving multi•byte characters • Fixed the swiping from left to go back behavior on iPhone outside of the terminal view • Panic Sync has been moved to Settings • Panic Sync Settings view UI has been improved • Various localization fixes. • Minor emulation fixes
2.0.1
• Fixed a possible crash when using Agent Forwarding • Fixed an issue where the clear command triggered odd scrolling behavior • The list of keys is now sorted alphabetically by name • Fixed an issue where updating a key name did not sync the new name • Sync is now reauthorized after exceeding failed passcode limit • Creating sync account with mismatched passwords now displays the appropriate error message • Fixed the unreliable ‘Reset Autocomplete Data' button on iPad • Fixed a text rendering issue on embedded devices • Fixed an issue where connecting in landscape and rotating to portrait subverted fullscreen • Fixed an issue where rotating iPad to portrait after dismissing keyboard clips terminal area • Fixed an issue where server created while logged out of sync was never synced • Fixed an issue whereSoft F8 and F16 keyboards didn’t emit code on half of the buttons • Switch connection view to Quick Connect when active server deleted • Fixed an issue where Sync locks server items • Fixed an issue where swiping to switch connections led to a crash • Fixed an issue where the keyboard disappeared after orientation change • Fixed an issue where a white view could get pushed when connecting to invalid ip • Fixed an issue where the new iphone 6 landscape arrow keys didn’t work • Fixed an issue where Agent Forwarding didn’t use keys that weren’t associated with any server • Fixed an issue where Panic Sync login view didn’t limit account passwords to 8 or more characters • Disabled Connect button text color adjusted • Made folder selection table grouped • Moved "Done" Button in Settings to top right • Fixed an issue where there was an all black screen after connecting and locking/unlocking • Fixed an issue where iPhone 6+ Server Settings • Fixed layout problems in Sync modal on iPhone 6 Plus landscape • Fixed an issue where having your finger on the touch id button when launching the app caused the app to freeze if touch id was enabled. • Added the ability to copy private keys • Fixed an issue where if the output was on last line, "clear" didn’t scroll • Fixed an issue where swipe to delete was not enabled in the Keys table • Made a pretty “About Prompt" screen
We're super excited by the positive reception to Prompt 2. If you're enjoying Prompt 2, we'd only ask that you tell your friends about it! It's the best way you can help us keep doing more great things. That's it! Thanks!
2.0
Version 2.6.6
Fixed an issue where connecting via 3D Touch failed if the app was not secured with Touch ID or passcode
Miscellaneous fixes to our core SSH library
Ratings and Reviews
4.8 out of 5
1.5K Ratings
1.5K Ratings
Why is this app making random outbound connections?
anon 73882
Very shady for a sensitive security app to be making unsolicited third party connections. It should only be reaching out to servers I explicitly connect to. Developer doesn’t seem to be privacy minded.
Edit: You can say that you care about privacy but as long as your app is making connections that I did not initiate, it means very little. First, it should be opt-in, not opt-out, because by the time the user navigates to the option to opt out, it has already sent some information out to third parties. Second, even with the setting toggled to opt out, it’s still opening random connections, so this setting is insufficient anyway. Earlier versions never did this.
Developer Response
Hey there! 👋 We absolutely respect your privacy! Our privacy policy is simple: your data is none of our business. To the extent that our apps can provide their functionality without doing so, we always prefer to avoid collecting any data from you. In the cases where we do collect data, we give you the ability to opt out whenever possible. We've got all the info here: https://www.panic.com/privacy
Edit 2/5/2018: Your feedback is absolutely appreciated and we'll make sure your message gets to the right people. 👍
Why is this app making random outbound connections?
anon 73882
Very shady for a sensitive security app to be making unsolicited third party connections. It should only be reaching out to servers I explicitly connect to. Developer doesn’t seem to be privacy minded.
Edit: You can say that you care about privacy but as long as your app is making connections that I did not initiate, it means very little. First, it should be opt-in, not opt-out, because by the time the user navigates to the option to opt out, it has already sent some information out to third parties. Second, even with the setting toggled to opt out, it’s still opening random connections, so this setting is insufficient anyway. Earlier versions never did this.
Developer Response
Hey there! 👋 We absolutely respect your privacy! Our privacy policy is simple: your data is none of our business. To the extent that our apps can provide their functionality without doing so, we always prefer to avoid collecting any data from you. In the cases where we do collect data, we give you the ability to opt out whenever possible. We've got all the info here: https://www.panic.com/privacy
Edit 2/5/2018: Your feedback is absolutely appreciated and we'll make sure your message gets to the right people. 👍
Cannot use Emacs with it
NoFriendBill
This app works great as a basic SSH client. But if you use a external keyboard and use Emacs as your terminal editor, Prompt 2 will not work because it will not interpret the Option key as a meta key, but instead will just insert “funky” characters. I asked the Prompt 2 developers about re-binding Option to a Meta key, and their answer was “I’m afraid there’s no way to change/bind/unbind keys on the keyboard right now. … Your best bet in this case is to use the on-screen keys to use meta or ESC.” They must have never used Emacs, because clicking on-screen for a meta key is not even close to a solution.
Cannot use Emacs with it
NoFriendBill
This app works great as a basic SSH client. But if you use a external keyboard and use Emacs as your terminal editor, Prompt 2 will not work because it will not interpret the Option key as a meta key, but instead will just insert “funky” characters. I asked the Prompt 2 developers about re-binding Option to a Meta key, and their answer was “I’m afraid there’s no way to change/bind/unbind keys on the keyboard right now. … Your best bet in this case is to use the on-screen keys to use meta or ESC.” They must have never used Emacs, because clicking on-screen for a meta key is not even close to a solution.
Useful, but I would not say “great”
HungryEater0329
Really needs a virtual PC QWERTY keyboard with arrow keys. Using the iPad or iPhone keyboard with this app is very cumbersome. Missing a back slanting ‘ key which would come in very handy for Shell scripts, etc. also would be useful to support cut and paste, and even split screens.
All that said it is very useful in a pinch if I wake up in the middle of the night and want to check my server job status without having to get out of bed :)
Developer Response
Hey there! So you should be able to manually add a / key via the extra keyboard row in Prompt. The "..." button will show you a few presets, otherwise tap and hold one of the four shortcut keys to assign it to something else.
Useful, but I would not say “great”
HungryEater0329
Really needs a virtual PC QWERTY keyboard with arrow keys. Using the iPad or iPhone keyboard with this app is very cumbersome. Missing a back slanting ‘ key which would come in very handy for Shell scripts, etc. also would be useful to support cut and paste, and even split screens.
All that said it is very useful in a pinch if I wake up in the middle of the night and want to check my server job status without having to get out of bed :)
Developer Response
Hey there! So you should be able to manually add a / key via the extra keyboard row in Prompt. The "..." button will show you a few presets, otherwise tap and hold one of the four shortcut keys to assign it to something else.
