Frequently Asked Questions

This file is the curatable source for Argentum's in-app FAQ. Answers describe v0.0.9 release behavior unless a later version is named.

Does Argentum upload my workspace automatically?

No. Argentum is local-first and does not sync a workspace automatically. Text, attachments, and selected context are sent to the configured AI provider only when you make a provider request. Review the provider's data policy before use.

What information does Argentum collect?

Argentum has no background analytics or automatic workspace upload. Workspace files, chats, logs, configuration, and model files stay local unless you use a configured provider, channel, model service, or user-initiated bug report. GitHub release checks do not send workspace contents. See the full privacy and data handling note for the exact boundaries.

Which model-call permissions are enabled by default?

The default profile is restricted. Model-call tools are deny-by-default, and the persisted workspace configuration is authoritative. File read/write and loopback HTTP tools are exposed only by the trusted profile with tool context enabled. Interactive approvals for ask and session profiles are not yet implemented, so those profiles do not expose privileged tools.

Can I run models locally?

Yes. The desktop app can manage a localhost llama.cpp server. Choose a curated Hugging Face GGUF preset, search the Hub for GGUF repositories, browse to a GGUF file, or scan workspace/models. Other discovered formats are inventory-only; llama.cpp launch requires GGUF.

Does Argentum install updates inside the app?

Not yet. v0.0.9 checks GitHub Releases and opens the latest release page. Signed, atomic in-place installation and rollback are release-planned work; the app does not claim an update succeeded when it only opened a download page.

Is Android ready?

The Android client is pre-release and intended for testing on the road to v0.1.0. It is not yet a substitute for the desktop app, and cross-device workspace/chat sync is planned for v0.1.1.

How do I report a bug?

Open Settings → Help & Feedback. The bug-report actions open a GitHub issue or an email draft with diagnostics, app version, platform, and workspace-presence status. They do not include the local workspace path by default. For a security vulnerability, follow SECURITY.md instead of filing a public issue.

Are scheduled tasks available?

The backend cron-scheduler feature exists as an optional, disabled module. There is no supported desktop scheduling UI in v0.0.9. A permission-gated task UI and operational safety controls are planned after v0.1.0.