FAQ

Questions, split by operator job.

The FAQ now has room to grow with the product: buying, setup, provider routing, xAI live voice, privacy, remote agents, and updates.

Buying

Launch and license

When can I buy it?
Soon. CrazyToad is in active development and sales open after the launch polish pass. The waitlist gets one launch email.
What is the price?
$20 for the first 50 founder buyers, then $50 one-time.
Is there a subscription?
No CrazyToad subscription and no CrazyToad seat billing.
Setup

Install and first run

What OS does it run on?
Windows first. The core is portable, but Windows is the launch target.
What do I configure first?
Start with Manage → Accounts, then set default brain and agent accounts. The Accounts guide walks through the provider lanes.
Can I remove it?
Yes. CrazyToad is local-first and keeps state in local app data. There is no cloud account to unwind.
Providers

Claude, Codex, Gemini, Grok, local

Do I need separate API keys?
Not for CLI-based Claude, Codex, and Gemini orchestration. API keys are optional lanes for OpenAI-compatible providers, Grok/xAI, media, model discovery, and remote routing.
Is this the same as Claude Code?
No. CrazyToad orchestrates multiple coding agents from above. A single CLI is one worker; CrazyToad is the coordinating brain around many workers.
Can it use local models?
Yes. Local Ollama lanes are represented in Accounts and can be routed for jobs that fit.
Voice

xAI live voice

Does live voice work with xAI?
Yes. The app has an xAI realtime voice engine path using native speech-to-speech, grok-voice-latest, and barge-in support. It is running live in the app today.
Does voice run forever in the background?
No. The live session is closed when muted/stopped, so it avoids idle spend while you are not talking.
Can voice forward real work to Toad?
Yes. Voice routing supports concierge, discuss, and direct modes so quick answers can stay quick while real work can still go to the brain.
Privacy

Local-first posture

Does CrazyToad send my code anywhere?
CrazyToad has zero telemetry. Provider calls happen through the accounts and CLIs you configure, the same broad trust boundary as using those providers yourself.
Are remote host details shown publicly?
No. Public screenshots are redacted and the website avoids real IPs, usernames, and desktop paths.
Where does state live?
Local app state lives on your machine. Workspaces, memory, accounts-state, and diagnostics stay local unless you deliberately send something through a configured provider.
Updates

Future builds

How do updates work?
The app shows an in-app update path when a new signed build is ready. Updates are included for buyers.
Will the site keep changing?
Yes. The pages are split so Features, Guides, FAQ, and Pricing can expand as the app surfaces mature.