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Getting started

1. Open TermCue and unlock if app lock prompts you.
2. Tap Add Server — host, port, username, password or private key.
3. Optionally turn on Enable Containers for Docker or Podman on that host.
4. Open Terminal, Browse Files, Dashboard, or Containers.
5. Optionally add an AI endpoint in Settings → AI Endpoints.

What TermCue does

• Terminal — SSH shell with saved commands and aliases
• Browse Files — SFTP on the remote host
• Dashboard — CPU, memory, disk, processes; optional AI
• Runbooks — one-tap saved command lists on each server
• Containers — Docker or Podman list, Compose, start/stop/restart, logs (opt-in)
• AI copilot — optional, in terminal, dashboard, and Containers

Questions

Where is my data stored?

On your device. Keys are in the iOS Keychain. See the Privacy Policy.

Do you store SSH passwords?

No. They are entered when you connect and not saved permanently.

Passphrase-protected keys?

Not yet. Use an unencrypted key in Settings → SSH Keys, or password auth.

How do I enable Containers?

Edit a server and turn on Enable Containers. After connect, open Containers. Docker or Podman is detected on the host. Rootful engines may need passwordless sudo.

What can Containers do?

List containers and Compose projects, start/stop/restart, read logs. No delete in this release.

How does AI work?

Optional copilots may use on-device Apple Intelligence when available, or a third-party OpenAI-compatible API you configure. You choose whether anything is sent off-device.

Can’t connect on Wi-Fi?

Same network, correct host and port. iOS may ask for Local Network permission the first time.

How do I delete my data?

Remove servers, runbooks, and keys in the app, or uninstall TermCue.

Troubleshooting

• Host key warning — Match the fingerprint, then trust or reject. Clear stale hosts in Settings → Known Hosts after a reinstall.
• Timed out — Host, port, firewall, SSH running on the server.
• Auth failed — Username, password, or the key selected on the profile.
• No engine in Containers — Install Docker or Podman; your SSH user must run the CLI (or passwordless sudo).
• Empty container list — Confirm docker ps / podman ps as that user. Rootful Podman may need sudo.
• AI silent — Check URL and key in Settings, or wait until Apple Intelligence is available on your device.