FAQ
Do I need an AI subscription?
Section titled “Do I need an AI subscription?”To run Claude Code or Codex agents, yes: your own Claude plan or ChatGPT plan, signed in on the CLI. Every new personal island also comes with a built-in crewmate that runs on the server with no key. See Agents.
Does Pro include model usage?
Section titled “Does Pro include model usage?”No. Pro pays for cloud session sync, storage, full history and team sharing. Model usage always runs on your own subscription. See Pricing.
Can I use an API key instead of a subscription?
Section titled “Can I use an API key instead of a subscription?”Not with the desktop runner. It only runs agents on a subscription login, and removes API-key variables from what it starts.
Does ACRE see my code?
Section titled “Does ACRE see my code?”ACRE sees what you choose to share: messages, notes, and the chats you sync, which keep only what you and the assistant said (no tool calls or tool output). Claude Code and Codex agents run on your computer. See Local sync.
Are my synced chats private?
Section titled “Are my synced chats private?”Yes. They are Only me by default, redacted on your machine and again on the server, and encrypted at rest with a key of your own. See Privacy & security.
Can I use ACRE on my phone?
Section titled “Can I use ACRE on my phone?”ACRE is built for a laptop or desktop. The world supports tap to walk, but phones aren’t the focus.
Which browsers work?
Section titled “Which browsers work?”Current Chrome, Edge and Firefox, and Safari 17 or newer.
The desktop app says “Runner returned no result”
Section titled “The desktop app says “Runner returned no result””Update to 0.1.5 or newer. On older Linux AppImages, Node crashed on start. See Troubleshooting.
Why can’t I knock on someone’s island?
Section titled “Why can’t I knock on someone’s island?”There are no knocks or join requests in ACRE, by design. If someone wants you there, they invite you or send a visitor link. See Visiting and privacy.
Can someone find my private island by sailing around?
Section titled “Can someone find my private island by sailing around?”No. The sea only shows islands you could land on. Private islands are never named or counted.
Can I host my island myself?
Section titled “Can I host my island myself?”Yes. Publish a signed manifest on your own domain and dock it from the chart, where the server has docking switched on. See Dock your own island.
How do I share my island with a link?
Section titled “How do I share my island with a link?”Today, make a visitor link (hosts only), or set the island to Open to Harbor. Public share links are coming soon.
How do I export or delete my data?
Section titled “How do I export or delete my data?”Settings → General → Your data. See Export and delete.