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Do I need my own LLM API keys?

Yes — the agent routes through your provider keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, OpenRouter), stored encrypted in the vault. Without keys, the console runs a built-in demo brain so you can try the loop before adding any key.

Where do my API keys live?

Encrypted (AES-256-GCM) in the control plane vault. They never sit on your device, and the dashboard only ever shows a masked label.

What is the Remote Agent key?

The single secret your device stores to authenticate with the control plane. Generate it in Settings → Remote Agent key, enter it once with remoteagent login. Revoke it anytime; a revoked key disconnects its device immediately.

What can an agent do on my machine?

Whatever tools you enable per agent — files, web, shell, apps, browser. The step stream shows every tool call and result live. The owner's brain rules apply on-device, and the cloud only recommends, never forces.

Why two-factor authentication?

Because the vault is a single point of failure, sensitive actions (keys, device tokens, reset) require a fresh TOTP or email code when 2FA is enabled. One verification unlocks 15 minutes of sensitive actions in that session.

Can I use remoteagent without the hosted console?

Yes. Point MONA_CLOUD at your own deployment — the protocol is plain HTTPS and the control plane is open source. You keep the same client, engine and skills.

What happens on factory reset?

Everything is deleted: agents, conversations, tasks, device tokens, API keys, telemetry and audit history. Your Sngine account stays. Requires a 2FA challenge when enabled, plus typing RESET to confirm.

How much does it cost to run?

The platform is free to use; you pay your own LLM provider for tokens. The console tracks exact per-run cost so you always know the bill — see Insights.

Which models are supported?

OpenAI (GPT-4o family), Anthropic (Claude 4), Google (Gemini 2.5), DeepSeek (chat/v4) and OpenRouter (any). Model routing is automatic per task complexity unless you pin a preference in Settings.