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Local first: what stays on your computer?
Make ownership clear
You should be able to find your data folder, know where your resources live, back them up, and move them to another computer. This is a foundational choice for a desktop workspace.
Storage and model calls are separate
Keeping resources locally does not mean every AI feature works offline. Online models need task related content, so service settings and resource scope should be clear.
Make the tool understandable
Open source and local first design both require clear boundaries. Explicit data flows and traceable actions help people make decisions more than broad promises do.