Summary
Some Strix documentation calls the self-hosted CLI fully local and air-gap capable while the accompanying example uses a remote LLM provider
A remote model receives model requests and the context Strix sends with them
Default telemetry and a missing sandbox image can also require outbound network access
The current wording can make users think no scan data leaves their machine even though that depends on configuration
Where the claims diverge from behavior
AGENTS.md and the coding-agent guide use the broad claims
The local-model guide already explains the model-data distinction more clearly
Three configurations worth distinguishing
- Local runtime: The CLI, Docker sandbox, and run artifacts stay on the user's machine
- Fully local scan: The model is local and remote integrations and telemetry are disabled
- Air-gapped scan: The fully local setup also has the sandbox image and every dependency available offline
Model data follows the configured model provider, so a remote-provider example should not be described as fully local
Places to align
Use the same definitions in the README, AGENTS.md, integration guides, and provider guides
An offline checklist should cover the model, sandbox image, telemetry, web search, update checks, and remote MCP servers
Summary
Some Strix documentation calls the self-hosted CLI fully local and air-gap capable while the accompanying example uses a remote LLM provider
A remote model receives model requests and the context Strix sends with them
Default telemetry and a missing sandbox image can also require outbound network access
The current wording can make users think no scan data leaves their machine even though that depends on configuration
Where the claims diverge from behavior
AGENTS.mdand the coding-agent guide use the broad claimsThe local-model guide already explains the model-data distinction more clearly
Three configurations worth distinguishing
Model data follows the configured model provider, so a remote-provider example should not be described as fully local
Places to align
Use the same definitions in the README,
AGENTS.md, integration guides, and provider guidesAn offline checklist should cover the model, sandbox image, telemetry, web search, update checks, and remote MCP servers