FAQ
Running into a specific problem, like keys not responding or poor recognition? See Troubleshooting.
About Owlfy
Section titled “About Owlfy”What is Owlfy?
Section titled “What is Owlfy?”An AI assistant that lives on your computer. Hold a key and talk to type; say a sentence to open apps, websites, and folders or work on selected text; hand bigger jobs to the AI Agent, which finishes them and gives you the files. Meet Owlfy →
How is it different from ChatGPT and other chat AIs?
Section titled “How is it different from ChatGPT and other chat AIs?”Chat AIs live in a browser tab and wait for you to paste content in and copy results back out. Owlfy works on your computer:
- it types straight into the app you’re using;
- it opens apps, presses shortcuts, and reads and writes local files;
- it knows which app you’re in and what you’ve selected;
- it can run tasks on a schedule;
- you can send it work from your phone when you’re away.
Which systems does it support?
Section titled “Which systems does it support?”macOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows, and Linux. Mobile Control works through WhatsApp and Messenger (WeChat in the China edition). How to install →
Is it hard to learn?
Section titled “Is it hard to learn?”No. Remember two keys: the Voice Writing key (talk to type) and the Voice Action key (get things done). The setup guide has you try both the first time you open Owlfy.
Which apps does it work in?
Section titled “Which apps does it work in?”Voice Writing works almost anywhere you can type: Slack, WhatsApp, your browser, Word, email, code editors. If an app or text box doesn’t accept automatic pasting, copy the text from your Voice Writing history.
Internet and privacy
Section titled “Internet and privacy”Does it need to be online?
Section titled “Does it need to be online?”AI features usually do. Two things can run on your computer:
- with Local Speech Recognition on, speech is turned into text on your machine;
- with a local model from Ollama or LM Studio, the AI Agent thinks on your machine.
Web search, online skills, and Mobile Control need the internet by nature.
Is my data safe?
Section titled “Is my data safe?”Your Voice Writing history, Voice Notebook transcripts and recordings, AI conversations and files, and clipboard history are stored on your computer. When you use cloud features, the content a task needs is sent to the relevant service. You can also:
- turn on Local Speech Recognition so audio isn’t uploaded;
- connect a local model;
- limit the AI to specific folders.
Will the AI mess with my files?
Section titled “Will the AI mess with my files?”It only does what you ask. For extra peace of mind, choose Specified folders only in Settings → AI → AI Agent sandbox mode, and it can only read and write the folders you add. For important steps like submitting forms, you can have it stop and wait for your OK.
Is it free?
Section titled “Is it free?”Yes, download and use it free, with free Credits every week. Upgrade for more usage and stronger models. See the Owlfy pricing page for plans and prices.
What are Credits?
Section titled “What are Credits?”Credits are what Owlfy’s AI features run on. Features like Voice Writing and the AI Agent use them according to set rules. About Credits →
Do I pay to use my own model?
Section titled “Do I pay to use my own model?”If you connect your own third-party or local model in Settings → AI, Owlfy doesn’t charge Credits when the AI Agent uses it. Third-party usage is billed by that provider; local models just use your own computer. Connect a Local Model →
Account
Section titled “Account”If I switch computers, does my data come with me?
Section titled “If I switch computers, does my data come with me?”Your account and membership go with you; just sign in on the new computer. Your Voice Notebook, conversations, and clipboard history stay on the old computer and don’t sync, so back them up before you switch.
How many computers can I use?
Section titled “How many computers can I use?”Settings → Account → My devices lists every computer signed in to your account.