Advanced
Spotlight Search
Use Cmd+K to instantly find and connect to any host from anywhere in the app.
The Spotlight palette is a Cmd+K / Ctrl+K command palette that overlays the entire window. It lets you find and act on connections, groups, and commands without navigating the Connections tab.
Opening Spotlight
Press Cmd+K (macOS) or Ctrl+K (Linux / Windows) from anywhere in the app. Press Esc or click outside to close.
What you can do
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Type a host name | Shows matching SSH connections |
| Select a connection → Enter | Opens SSH terminal tab |
Type @group | Filters by group name |
| Type a command keyword | Shows app actions (open settings, new terminal, etc.) |
Keyboard navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Move through results |
Enter | Execute the selected item |
Esc | Close the palette |
Search behavior
Spotlight performs a fuzzy match across:
- Connection labels
- Hostnames / IP addresses
- Group names
Results are ranked by recency (recently connected hosts appear first).
Preventing accidental connects
Spotlight requires an explicit Enter or click to connect — browsing results does not open a session. This complements the Connections tab's double-click requirement for the same reason.