FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes — forever free to start. The full IDE and a model that runs on your device are free, with an allowance that refills every 5 hours. Pro ($3.99/mo) removes limits; it doesn’t unlock the product.

Is my code uploaded somewhere?

No. The AI runs on your device; your files stay in your browser or your local folder. Exactly what stays put — and the few things that do touch a server (login, usage counts, billing) — is in Privacy by design.

Do I need a graphics card?

No, but it helps. With a graphics card, OIOXO runs a bigger model right in your browser. Without one, the Basic model runs on your processor (slower), or you can plug in your own API key and skip running a model locally.

Can I use GPT/Claude/Gemini instead of the local model?

Yes — 11 cloud providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, DeepSeek, Mistral, xAI, Together, Fireworks, Cerebras, OpenRouter), plus local Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Your key stays in your browser, and OIOXO’s prompt-caching typically cuts your provider bill substantially. See Bring your own key.

What can it build?

Web pages, games, React apps, APIs, CLI tools, and scripts in Python, SQL, PHP, and Lua — scaffolded, run, and previewed in the browser. For anything with a visible result you get a live preview and click-to-edit.

Does it work offline?

Once your model is downloaded and saved, writing code runs without the internet. Account features, GitHub, publishing, and using your own key naturally need a connection.

How is this different from Cursor or Copilot?

Two ways. First, OIOXO checks its work: it runs your code and fixes failures before calling anything done. Second, it’s private by design: the model runs on your device, so no server reads your code. And it’s a full IDE in a browser tab — nothing to install.

Can I work on my existing projects?

Yes — open a local folder on the Files surface (Chromium), or open a repository on the GitHub surface and push changes back.

Who owns what I build?

You do. Code you create with OIOXO is yours — export it, publish it, sell it. See the Terms of service.