Prompteka Support
Get help with Prompteka, your personal prompt library for macOS.
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Getting Started
Prompteka helps you organize, search, and access all your AI prompts in one beautiful macOS app.
Key Features
- Prompt Management: Create, edit, and organize prompts with titles, bodies, and URLs
- Folder Organization: Group related prompts into folders
- Visual Customization: Choose from hundreds of emojis and custom colors
- Search: Instantly find prompts by searching titles and content
- Sample Data: Explore the app with bundled sample prompts
- Backup & Sync: Export/import your library as JSON files
- Privacy First: All data stored locally on your Mac
Frequently Asked Questions
No, we strongly recommend against storing sensitive credentials in Prompteka.
While Prompteka keeps all your data private on your Mac (no cloud sync, no external transmission), the local database is not encrypted at rest. This means:
✅ Safe to store:
- AI prompts and templates
- Code snippets and documentation
- Workflow instructions
- Non-sensitive reference materials
❌ Do NOT store:
- Passwords or API keys
- Cryptocurrency seed phrases or private keys
- Credit card numbers or SSNs
- Any confidential credentials
Additional Protection:
If you enable macOS FileVault (full-disk encryption), your data is encrypted when your Mac is powered off or locked. However, when you're logged in and using Prompteka, the database file is accessible to anyone with access to your Mac.
For sensitive credentials, use a dedicated password manager like 1Password or Bitwarden that provides encryption at rest.
All your prompts and settings are stored locally in your Mac's Application Support folder in a file called prompts.db.
Nothing is sent to the cloud or our servers. Your data stays on your device.
Use the Export feature to create a JSON backup:
- Click the Settings icon (gear) in the bottom left
- Click "Backup & Restore"
- Click "Export All Data"
- Choose a location to save your backup file
We recommend backing up regularly, especially before major updates.
To restore your prompts from a JSON backup:
- Click the Settings icon (gear) in the bottom left
- Click "Backup & Restore"
- Click "Import Data"
- Select your backup JSON file
Note: Importing will merge with existing data, not replace it.
Want to see Prompteka in action? Load sample prompts instantly:
- Click the Settings icon (gear) in the bottom left
- Scroll to "Try Sample Data"
- Click "Load Sample Data"
Note: This will replace all existing data with sample prompts. Make a backup first if you have prompts you want to keep!
Prompteka doesn't have built-in cloud sync (to protect your privacy), but you can manually sync:
- Export your data on Mac #1
- Transfer the JSON file to Mac #2 (via AirDrop, iCloud Drive, USB, etc.)
- Import the data on Mac #2
Click any prompt to view its full content. The entire body is automatically copied to your clipboard when you select a prompt. Just paste (Cmd+V) into ChatGPT, Claude, or any other tool.
Create folders to group related prompts:
- Click "New Folder" in the left sidebar
- Name your folder (e.g., "Marketing", "Code", "Research")
- Drag and drop prompts into folders
- Or edit a prompt and select a folder from the dropdown
Prompteka includes 300+ emojis across multiple categories including:
- Smileys & People
- Animals & Nature
- Food & Drink
- Travel & Places
- Activities
- Objects
- Symbols
- Flags
- And more...
Use emojis to visually distinguish different types of prompts at a glance.
Yes! You can:
- Choose custom colors for each prompt
- Select from hundreds of emojis as icons
- Adjust the sidebar width (drag the divider)
- Sort prompts by date or alphabetically
Prompteka uses a local SQLite database with no hard-coded limits. Your practical ceiling is your Mac's available disk space. However, here are some guidelines for optimal performance:
Recommended Usage (Smooth Performance)
- Number of prompts: Up to 500
- Average prompt size: Up to 10 KB each
- Total database size: Up to 10 MB
- Backup file size: Up to 10 MB
Extended Usage (May Experience Slowdowns)
- Number of prompts: 500–2,000
- Average prompt size: 10–50 KB each
- Total database size: 10–50 MB
- Backup file size: 10–50 MB
Power User Territory (Potential Performance Issues)
- Number of prompts: 2,000+
- Average prompt size: 50+ KB each
- Total database size: 50+ MB
- Backup/restore: May be slow or cause temporary freezes with very large libraries
Why these limits?
While SQLite can technically handle terabytes of data, Prompteka loads all prompts into memory for fast searching and instant access. Very large libraries increase memory usage and slow down startup, search, and backup/restore operations. For most users managing AI prompts, these limits are more than sufficient.
Tips for Large Libraries
- Keep prompts concise—store the prompt, not the full conversation
- Use folders to stay organized
- Periodically archive old prompts you no longer use
- Back up regularly in case you need to restore
System Requirements
- macOS: 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Disk Space: ~10 MB
- Internet: Not required (fully offline)
Troubleshooting
App won't open or crashes on launch
Try these steps:
- Restart your Mac
- Make sure you're running macOS 10.15 or later
- If the issue persists, contact support (see below)
Data disappeared after update
Your data should persist across updates, but if you're missing prompts:
- Check your backup files if you created any
- Look for backup files in your Documents folder
- Contact support with details about when the data went missing
Search not finding my prompts
Search looks for matches in:
- Prompt titles
- Prompt bodies (full text content)
- Folder names
Make sure your search term matches the text you're looking for. Search is case-insensitive.
Need More Help?
Can't find the answer you're looking for? We're here to help.
Email: support@prompteka.net
We typically respond within 24-48 hours.
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