Vicode FAQ
Common questions about installing, running, and trusting Vicode for Windows.
Is Vicode a generic IDE?
No. Vicode is not trying to replace your editor. It is a Windows app for giving AI real work in your project — with your model, your approvals, and a visible record of what happened.
Do I need an account?
No account is required to download Vicode or read the setup docs.
Where can the model run?
Locally through Ollama, on hosted Ollama, or through an OpenAI API key. You choose per run.
Does Vicode send my files to cloud providers?
Only the context needed for the run you asked for, and only to the provider you picked. A local model keeps everything on your machine. Hosted providers handle context under their own terms and privacy policies.
Can Vicode use my Obsidian vault?
Yes. Point Project Knowledge at the vault and Vicode indexes the Markdown and cites the notes it uses. Focused vaults work better than huge unsorted ones.
Why are these docs mostly text?
Setup steps should be readable and easy to follow without scrubbing through a video. Screenshots and videos get added where they clarify a workflow, but they never replace the written steps.
Can every local model edit files?
No. Small local models vary a lot. Ollama's capability labels are useful hints, but the honest answer is: try your model on a small task and see how it does.
Where do I report issues?
Use the support page, the Vicode Windows issue tracker, or email support@vicode.io.