> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.termyte.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Common questions about local data, supported agents, tasks, and privacy.

# Frequently asked questions

## Does Termyte require an account?

No. Termyte has no hosted account or sync service.

## Does all data stay on my machine?

The database and embedding calculations are local. Embedding model files may be downloaded. Memory processing can send redacted trace-derived content through Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, or your configured OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

## Which agents are supported?

Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode support capture and non-interactive synthesis. Claude Code and Codex also support automatic hook context; OpenCode does not yet.

## Do I need an API key?

Not if setup verifies existing Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode authentication, or if you choose capture-only mode. API mode requires `TERMYTE_LLM_API_KEY` or `OPENAI_API_KEY`.

## Can several agents use the same data?

Yes. Agents selected in the same setup use the configured Termyte database. Set `TERMYTE_DB` explicitly if different processes need a shared path.

## What is the difference between task state and memory?

A Work Thread says what is true about the work now: the objective, requirements, steps, decisions, failures, and proof. Memories describe useful past experience. Termyte places current Work Thread state first when both are available.

## How does Termyte know whether old context is current?

It checks referenced paths against the current workspace and Git state. This can find changed or missing files. It cannot prove that every claim in an old memory is still correct, so current code and current Work Thread state remain authoritative.

## Can an agent verify its own work?

No. The task service requires passing evidence and user authority before a step becomes verified. The CLI requires `--confirm yes`.

## Does Termyte redact secrets?

It removes common secret keys and text patterns before persistence, but no pattern list is complete. Treat the database as sensitive.

## Can I import or export data?

There is no public import or export command. Stop all writers before using your normal SQLite backup process.

## Can I manage tasks in the Viewer?

Not yet. The Viewer has read-only task endpoints. Use the CLI or MCP tools to create and update supported task state.

## Does Termyte prove that agents work better?

No. The test suite proves specific software behavior, including packed-install crash recovery. It does not prove a productivity improvement in real projects.

## How do I remove Termyte?

Run `termyte uninstall` to remove selected integrations, then uninstall the npm package. The local database remains until you remove it yourself.