FAQ

Is AlbertCode open source?

No. AlbertCode SWE Agent is a proprietary product. This repository is its public home, and these parts of it are open to contributions:

Does it send my code anywhere?

Only to the model provider you choose, because the model needs to read the code to work on it. AlbertCode itself collects no telemetry and has no account to sign in to. With a local model, your code never leaves your machine. See PRIVACY.md.

Which models can I use?

Major hosted model providers, Kimi, Hugging Face, OpenRouter, any compatible API service, or a local model through Ollama, LM Studio or vLLM. The model must support tool calling. See Models.

Can it change my files without asking?

Not in the default governed mode: you approve the plan, then the result. Direct mode asks before each write, unless you set it to auto. You choose that explicitly.

What happens if I edit a file while it's working?

In governed mode it works in an isolated copy, so your edits are safe. If you edit a file the change also touches, acceptance is refused rather than overwriting your edit.

Does it work offline?

With a local model, yes, once installed. Installing needs the network, and so do hosted models.

What does it cost?

AlbertCode doesn't charge for model usage: you use your own provider account, or a local model. Terms for AlbertCode itself will be published with the first public release.

Where are the benchmark results?

None have been published yet. The benchmarks page explains how they will be reported, and that self-reported and independently verified results will be kept apart.

How do I report a security problem?

Privately, as described in SECURITY.md. Please don't open a public issue.

Can I contribute?

Yes, to documentation, examples, the installer, integrations and benchmark reproduction. See CONTRIBUTING.md.