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Quick answers to the most common questions about SindByte. Can't find what you're looking for? Check the Setup Guide for detailed instructions.

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General Questions

SindByte is a Windows application that connects AI assistants (like those running in LM Studio) to your computer. It gives your AI the ability to control files, take screenshots, run programs, trade crypto, and much more - all through natural language commands.

SindByte is free for private use. You can download the ZIP directly and run the local MCP runtime on your own Windows machine. Some advanced features still require your own API keys for third-party services, but the runtime itself is intended as the private-use offer.

Business, team, and commercial use should follow the Smart Package Robot license path. That keeps the private-use download separate from the licensed business offering while preserving the same product lineage.

Yes. SindByte runs entirely on your local computer. Your files, conversations, and data never leave your machine unless you specifically configure external connections (like trading APIs). API keys you add are stored encrypted.

Any MCP-compatible client works. The most popular are LM Studio, Roo Code (VS Code extension), Claude Desktop, and various custom MCP clients. If it supports MCP (Model Context Protocol), it works with SindByte.

Setup & Installation

No installation required! SindByte is portable. Just download the ZIP file, extract it to any folder, and double-click SindByte 01.exe to run.

Windows 10 or 11, 4GB RAM minimum, about 50MB disk space, and an MCP-capable AI client (like LM Studio). An internet connection is only needed for web-based tools and external APIs.

Not for basic functionality. All file operations, desktop automation, and local tools work offline. You only need internet for web searches, trading, email, or image generation features.

Yes! Just copy the folder to another PC. If you've encrypted API keys with machine binding, you'll need to re-enter them on the new computer for security.

Tools & Features

The current config audit exposes 237 feature-flag entries across 19 MCP families, or 239 host-callable tools once the two core/runtime routes are counted. A connected host still sees only the currently registered subset. Trading, email, cloud image, and other credential-backed routes stay hidden until configured, and short registration or category filters can intentionally publish a smaller catalog. See the Setup Guide and LMChat detail page for concrete examples.

Full shows every tool individually - great for seeing everything but can be overwhelming.
Short groups tools by category - cleaner list, your AI uses category commands to access tools.
Switch between them in the Config Editor.

These are tools that show a confirmation dialog before running. When your AI wants to use one, you'll see exactly what it plans to do and can approve or cancel. Good for destructive operations like deleting files or placing trades.

Yes! Open the Config Editor, find the tool or category, and set it to "Disabled". The tool will disappear from your AI's available options.

Configuration

In a file called mcp_config.json in your SindByte folder. The Config Editor is just a visual way to edit this file - you can also edit it by hand if you prefer.

Open the Config Editor from the main window, go to the "Cloud APIs" section, and enter your keys. Most services offer free tiers to get started. Keys are stored encrypted for security.

When enabled, your encrypted API keys are tied to your specific computer. If someone copies your config file to another PC, the keys won't work. This adds extra security.

Usually yes. Most AI clients cache the tool list, so after changing settings in SindByte, reload your AI client to see the changes take effect.

Troubleshooting

  1. Make sure SindByte is running (check the main window)
  2. Verify the URL in your AI client: http://127.0.0.1:5555/mcp
  3. Restart your AI client to clear cached tool lists
  4. Check that port 5555 isn't blocked by firewall

Another program might be using port 5555. You can change the port in Config Editor (Settings tab) to something else like 5556, then update the URL in your AI client accordingly.

Try running SindByte as Administrator. Some system-level operations (like managing services or accessing certain folders) require elevated permissions.

This is common with security software. SindByte is safe, but you may need to add an exception for SindByte 01.exe in your antivirus settings.

Advanced Features

Dialog-LAB lets you compare 2-3 different AI models side-by-side. Send the same question to multiple AIs and see which gives the best answer. Also extracts "thinking" from models like DeepSeek R1.

Paper trading uses virtual money to test strategies without risk. Connect your exchange API, enable paper mode, and SindByte simulates trades using real market data. Perfect for learning and testing.

18 advanced reasoning strategies that make AI responses smarter. Chain-of-Thought breaks down complex problems. Multi-Vote gets consensus from multiple AI "opinions". Self-Critique improves answers through reflection.

Yes! TimerTools let you schedule any SindByte operation. Set up daily reports, hourly market scans, weekly backups - anything that can be done once can be scheduled to repeat automatically.

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