Data and Privacy

Understand telemetry and user-facing privacy controls

Overview

ctx is local-first for normal desktop use, but different kinds of data flow through different systems.

Use Settings -> Analytics and related preferences to manage product telemetry behavior where those controls are available.

What to expect

  • Your repository and task state stay on the machine or remote host you control.
  • Model prompts and responses still go to whichever provider or router you connect.
  • Product telemetry settings are separate from model/provider traffic.

Practical privacy operations

  • Keep telemetry settings explicit and reviewed.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive repository data in issue reports.
  • Use minimal reproduction details when reporting bugs externally.
  • Re-check analytics preferences after major updates or when moving between environments.

Support-sharing guideline

When reporting issues, share:

  • clear reproduction steps
  • minimal relevant logs
  • no unnecessary secrets or proprietary data