What leaves my machine?
Nothing, unless you add your own key. If you choose to use an external provider, that request goes straight from your machine to your provider - MFabric never holds or proxies it. You can download the privacy receipt after any session; it contains no key and no prompt content, just a log of what stayed local and what route was taken. Check it yourself and see.
Is it open source?
No. MFabric is free closed-source software in public beta. The manual beta package is not an open-source release and grants no open-source license. Trust comes from a signed publisher, published SHA-256 fingerprints, explicit outbound routes, local privacy receipts, and the ability to run without an Sfiniti account.
Why should I trust you?
You shouldn't take our word for it. Check the SHA-256 hash against the fingerprint on this page before you run anything. Download the privacy receipt and read it - there is no key in it. The installer is signed by Sfiniti AI Inc. so Windows can verify the publisher independently. The receipts and hashes are the trust mechanism, not our assurances.
What do I need to run it?
The published easy path is the signed Windows installer. The current macOS and Linux path is the manual beta package with Python 3.11 or later. You also need a compatible model already on disk or your own API key for an external provider. MFabric does not ship model weights.
Does it phone home?
MFabric sends no product telemetry. The update check runs only when you press the button and makes a standard HTTPS request for the public manifest; the web host may retain ordinary access and security logs. The email list is opt-in and is not tied to an in-product account or identity.
What is "Advanced Preview"?
Advanced Preview features - like context retention - are receipt-backed and opt-in. They are not default promises and are not turned on unless you deliberately try them. Each one carries a receipt showing what was measured and under what conditions. "Advanced Preview" is an honest label, not a marketing upgrade.
How do I report a problem?
Email [email protected] with the subject line "MFabric issue". Include the output of mfab doctor --json, or python mfab_cli.py doctor --json when using the current manual package. Never include an API key, join link, credential, private path, or prompt content.
Can my friends and I share one machine?
Yes - that's the split-the-machine setup. One of you hosts it, approves each member, and can remove anyone in one click. It answers one conversation at a time, like a shared workstation, and it's easiest when the machines share a network today. Nothing the group types leaves the group's machines unless a member uses their own provider key.
Is it really free?
Yes, the public beta is free. A business tier may come later; personal use stays free. No credit card, no access code, no account required to download and run it.