A few useful answers.
The details that help you get started with confidence.
Does Max Harness include AI credits?
No. You connect your own provider credentials. Providers decide their prices, account requirements and usage limits. Model comparison and connection tests also make provider requests.
Can I use a ChatGPT or Claude subscription as an API key?
A consumer subscription is not an API key. Use credentials issued for the official API, or an eligible service plan that explicitly documents API access. Check the provider before connecting it.
Can I use more than one provider?
Yes. Add multiple connections and choose a model for each conversation. You can switch models within a conversation and compare two models using the same prompt.
Can every model read my files?
No. Capabilities differ. Images require confirmed vision support, and PDFs require supported native document input. Text-based uploads and extracted DOCX text are sent as text. Unsupported inputs are blocked with an explanation.
Where are my provider keys stored?
They are encrypted in the installation database using the application key. Saved keys are not returned to the browser. The server decrypts a key when making a provider request. The server operator can access server data and must protect the application key and backups.
Does memory turn on automatically?
No. Enable it yourself, then add notes you want future conversations to use. You can edit, disable or delete them. A tool that proposes a new memory requires your approval.
Can an agent run commands on the server?
No. This release exposes only public page reading, configured web search, proposed text downloads and proposed memory updates. It does not expose a shell, arbitrary filesystem access, email sending or deployment tools.
Can I use a local model?
Yes, through a supported Ollama endpoint. An administrator must explicitly allow the destination host and port when it is on a private network. The address must be reachable from the Max Harness server, not just from your browser.
Is there a native desktop application?
Max Harness runs in the browser. Browsers that support installation can add it as a web app. The installed experience still needs a network connection for accounts and model requests. Private chats are not cached for offline use.
How do I leave?
Download your JSON export from workspace settings. Download any files you want to keep separately. Remove provider keys or delete your account from account settings. The operator's backup retention and the provider's retention rules apply separately.