Transmit 5.9.0 ★ Reliable & Free

Added support for FIDO2 ECDSA-SK and Ed25519-SK key authentication. This allowed users to use physical security keys (like a YubiKey) for SSH connections directly within the app.

Before 5.9.0, users often had to rely on standard password or private key files. By adding support for physical hardware tokens and certificates, Panic brought Transmit in line with modern security standards used by platforms like GitHub and AWS. It transitioned the app from a simple file mover to a tool capable of handling high-security infrastructure. Comparison with Recent Versions Transmit 5.9.0

Released on November 2, 2022, stands out as a significant security-focused update for the macOS file transfer client. It modernized the app's authentication capabilities, making it much more "future-proof" for professional developers and IT administrators. Key Features of Transmit 5.9.0 Added support for FIDO2 ECDSA-SK and Ed25519-SK key