Does AYVI read my whole screen?
No. Screen OCR is off by default. Only after you enable it and explicitly choose “Capture region” does AYVI explain the step and, after the macOS permission, capture the rectangle you drag. There is no continuous monitoring.
Is my whole file sent?
Not automatically. AYVI captures only the selection you highlighted, but without an app-side character cap; very large text can be sent in full after your action. Before cloud requests the local secret scanner masks detected secrets by default; still check the selection yourself, since detection is heuristic.
Does AYVI store conversations?
Yes, locally and by default after a first-launch notice. You can switch it off under Settings → Privacy; selected text has its own switch. The history is stored encrypted with ChaCha20-Poly1305; the key lives only in this Mac’s keychain.
Does AYVI work offline?
Apple Foundation Models can generate locally on supported macOS 26+ systems. The Mock provider sends nothing. A local Ollama server works without a cloud request if service and model are present. Cloud providers need a network.
Which models are supported?
Apple Foundation Models on compatible systems, Mock, Ollama, Anthropic and OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Cloud live compatibility and model quality are not systematically verified. Details: providers.
Where are API keys stored?
In the macOS keychain. Never use real keys in website demos, tests, selections or support messages.
Can AYVI change my code automatically?
Normal change actions always show a diff and wait for your confirmation. The only exception is the clearly labelled, separately configurable action Direct Improve. The clipboard still needs its own consent. Details are on the privacy page.
Can AYVI compile or run suggested code?
Check compilation: yes, optionally and off by default. Run: no. The compile check only checks syntax and types; compiles does not mean correct.
What is “Explain with AYVI” in the Services menu?
An entry in the macOS Services menu for apps where AYVI cannot read the selection through Accessibility. It explains the handed-over text, is read-only and does not use the clipboard.
Can I use the line explanations with the keyboard or VoiceOver?
Yes. After “Explain on the code” the panel shows a “Line explanations” list; arrow keys move between lines and VoiceOver reads each row as “Line N: …”. This has been compiled and tested in the view model but not yet checked with VoiceOver by hand.
Does AYVI work with IntelliJ, Xcode and VS Code?
It uses public Accessibility interfaces; quality depends on version, editor, field and Accessibility support. These apps have not been systematically checked; see the compatibility table for expected paths.
Is AYVI free?
There is currently no public release, distribution channel or pricing. Cloud providers can charge their own usage costs.
Is data used for training?
AYVI has no telemetry or training service of its own. For cloud use the provider’s data terms apply.