codecontext privacy

Toggle between cloud and offline AI processing

Pro Feature

Privacy mode enables 100% offline AI processing using CodeContext Privacy AI™. Perfect for enterprises with strict security requirements, air-gapped environments, or teams working with sensitive code. All processing happens locally with no external connections.

Quick Usage

codecontext privacy on

Enable offline mode

codecontext privacy off

Return to cloud mode

Processing Modes

Cloud Mode (Default)

Fast, no setup required

  • Instant access to latest AI models
  • No local storage requirements
  • Automatic model updates
  • Requires internet connection

Privacy Mode

100% offline processing

  • Complete data privacy
  • Works in air-gapped environments
  • No external API calls
  • Requires 2.3GB local storage

First-Time Setup

$ codecontext privacy on
🔍 Checking Pro subscription...
📦 CodeContext Privacy AI™ model not found locally
📥 Download required (2.3GB). Continue? [Y/n] Y
⬇️ Downloading model...
📁 Installing to ~/.codecontext/models/privacy-ai/
🔧 Configuring offline processing...
✅ Privacy mode enabled!
🔒 All AI processing now happens locally

Performance Comparison

FeatureCloud ModePrivacy Mode
Processing Speed~2-3 seconds~3-5 seconds
Model QualityLatest modelsOptimized offline
Storage RequiredNone2.3GB
Internet RequiredYesNo
Data PrivacyEncrypted transit100% local

Security Features

Data Protection

  • • No code leaves your machine
  • • No telemetry in privacy mode
  • • Model runs in isolated process
  • • Automatic memory cleanup

Performance Optimization

  • • Hardware acceleration support
  • • Efficient memory usage
  • • Background model loading
  • • Smart caching system

Command Options

codecontext privacy status

Check current privacy mode and model status

codecontext privacy update

Update local model to latest version

codecontext privacy clean

Remove local model to free up space

codecontext privacy benchmark

Test local model performance

Perfect For

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Enterprise Teams

Meet strict compliance requirements with complete data control

🔒

Sensitive Projects

Work on proprietary code without external exposure

🏝️

Offline Development

Keep working without internet connectivity

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Government Projects

Meet air-gap and security clearance requirements

Pro Tips

  • Download the model on fast internet before going offline
  • Use benchmark to test performance on your hardware
  • Model updates are optional - current version works indefinitely
  • Switch modes anytime without losing settings

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