Privacy and Security in MoltBot

In an age of increasing privacy concerns, MoltBot takes a fundamentally different approach. Your data belongs to you, and it stays with you.

Local-First Architecture

MoltBot runs entirely on your machine:

What This Means

• No cloud storage: Your conversations, memories, and data never leave your computer
• No external servers: MoltBot doesn't require any cloud infrastructure
• No data mining: We can't analyze what we don't have access to
• No subscriptions: Once installed, MoltBot works independently

How Your Data Is Protected

Encryption at Rest

All sensitive data stored by MoltBot is encrypted:

• Credentials and API keys
• Conversation history
• Personal preferences
• Skill configurations

Secure Communication

When MoltBot does communicate with external services (like AI APIs):

• All traffic is encrypted with TLS
• API keys are stored securely
• Minimal data is transmitted

What MoltBot Knows

MoltBot only accesses what you explicitly allow:

Memory and Preferences

• Only stores what's useful for personalization
• You can view everything MoltBot remembers
• Easy deletion options available

Messaging Access

• Only reads messages you interact with
• Doesn't store full conversation logs
• Respects platform privacy settings

Browser Activity

• Only acts when you ask it to
• Doesn't track browsing history
• Session data is temporary

Your Control

You have complete control over your data:

# See what MoltBot knows
moltbot privacy audit

# Export all your data
moltbot privacy export

# Delete specific data
moltbot privacy delete

# Full reset
moltbot privacy wipe

Open Source Transparency

As open-source software, MoltBot's code is publicly auditable:

• Review exactly what the software does
• Verify privacy claims
• Contribute security improvements
• No hidden functionality

Best Practices

1. Use local models for sensitive tasks
2. Review permissions when adding skills
3. Regular audits of stored data
4. Keep updated for security patches

Our Commitment

We believe privacy is a fundamental right. MoltBot is designed so that even we, the developers, cannot access your data. This isn't just a feature—it's a core principle of how MoltBot works.