Local-first & security

What problem it solves

Cloud AI writing often sends drafts to a vendor you did not choose. Paths are unclear, exports are gated, and sensitive material should not leave the device. Writers need to know where files live, where keys live, and who can see them.

How WriteX handles it

WriteX is a desktop workbench: pick a local folder, edit Markdown in place, store settings and encrypted API keys on the device. WriteX does not collect or upload manuscript content; model calls go only to the provider you configure. No WriteX account is required.

Typical use cases

• Draft papers, unpublished fiction, or business proposals on disk
• Write inside a NAS or sync folder you control (mind conflicts)
• Share one folder with an existing Git repo
• Keep knowledge and drafts under data-residency rules

Works well with

Pair with BYOK multi-model, limit agent scope via context attachments, and read privacy plus Does WriteX upload my documents?.

Common questions

Must I be online? Editing works offline; models and updates may need network—see Can I use WriteX offline?.

Multi-device sync? No official WriteX cloud—use Git or your sync tool on the project folder.

Local like Obsidian? Both keep files on disk; see WriteX vs Obsidian for the job fit.