Common questions.
What is Vector?
We build Vector as a mobile SSH client for developers who run AI coding agents on remote machines and need to supervise them away from a desk. We help you approve prompts, monitor output, recover sessions, and still use the SSH features developers expect: host keys, port forwarding, SFTP, terminal compatibility, Workspaces, and local credential storage.
Is Vector only for Claude Code?
No. Claude Code is the clearest workflow, but Vector is built for AI coding agents that run inside a remote shell, including Codex and Aider. If you only need regular SSH, the same terminal, keys, port forwarding, SFTP, and reconnect features still apply.
Is Vector a chat app or hosted AI product?
No. We do not run an AI model, call an AI API, or proxy agent traffic. The agent runs on your server under your account. We make the SSH client you use to supervise remote agent sessions from your phone.
Why local-first?
Because host configs and SSH keys are sensitive. Vector does not require an account and does not upload your hosts, keys, snippets, or session logs to a Vector server. Connections go directly from your device to hosts you configure.
What platforms are supported?
The app is built with Kotlin Multiplatform. We will publish public store links and final platform timing when release details are locked.
Does Vector collect any data?
Inside the app: no. Vector does not include product analytics, telemetry, advertising SDKs, or third-party crash-reporting SDKs. This marketing site uses Vercel Web Analytics for anonymous page-view counts; the app does not.
Where exactly are my SSH keys stored?
On Android, in the Android Keystore — hardware-backed (StrongBox) when the device supports it. On iOS, in the Keychain, with Secure Enclave–backed encryption when available. Private keys are encrypted at rest and never leave the device.
What happens if I lose my phone?
Your keys go with the phone. Vector has no cloud backup by design — that’s the trade-off for never trusting a server with your secrets. You can export your hosts and SSH config to a file at any time so re-setup is fast, but private keys themselves don’t leave secure storage. On a new device, generate fresh keys and add the new public keys to your servers.
What about feedback and crash reports?
We do not include in-app feedback submission or third-party crash-reporting SDKs in release builds. To send feedback, email hello@vector-ssh.com; crashes are not reported automatically.
How much will Vector cost?
We have not published pricing yet. We will update this site when store details are final.
Is Vector open-source?
No. The app is proprietary — that’s what your purchase supports. We don’t run a cloud sync server, so there’s no server-side component handling your data. The app on your device, the SSH connection, and the storage of your hosts and keys all stay local.
Who’s behind Vector?
Nathan Krebs — independent developer.