Mastery HQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastery HQ in one sentence?
Section titled “What is Mastery HQ in one sentence?”A Windows-native agent development environment: one draggable canvas where you launch, direct, and supervise multiple coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, and more) alongside the tools they need. Full overview.
Do I need to pay for the AI models separately?
Section titled “Do I need to pay for the AI models separately?”Yes — agents run with your accounts and API keys (Claude, OpenAI, etc.). Mastery HQ is the environment; the model usage is billed by your providers under your existing plans. The Usage widget tracks activity per agent.
Which agents are supported?
Section titled “Which agents are supported?”Claude Code, Codex, Cursor Agent, Gemini CLI, Aider, GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenCode, any OpenRouter model, and the built-in Hermes orchestrator. Details.
Is my code or API key sent to Mastery HQ’s servers?
Section titled “Is my code or API key sent to Mastery HQ’s servers?”No. Keys, prompts, transcripts, and layouts stay on your PC; prompts travel only to the model providers you configured. Where your data lives.
Can I control everything by voice?
Section titled “Can I control everything by voice?”Yes — every command works spoken or typed, dictation engines include a fully offline model, and “go to sleep” turns the mic off hands-free. The command bar · full command list.
Is it safe to show Mastery HQ on a live stream?
Section titled “Is it safe to show Mastery HQ on a live stream?”With Streaming Mode on, yes: the app marks itself live, masks API keys and secrets everywhere they render, loads your streaming layout, and can jump OBS to a privacy scene when something sensitive opens. Streaming Mode.
Does it work offline?
Section titled “Does it work offline?”The workspace, layouts, and offline voice dictation work without a connection. Agents need whatever connectivity their providers require.
How do updates work?
Section titled “How do updates work?”Automatically — an Update Available button appears in the top bar; one click installs. Your data survives updates. Updating.
What’s a “recipe”?
Section titled “What’s a “recipe”?”A saved snapshot of your layout and workflow you can reopen or share — say save recipe to capture the current workspace. (Full doc in the next batch.)
Where do I report a bug or ask for a feature?
Section titled “Where do I report a bug or ask for a feature?”The Feedback button in the top bar — it goes straight to the team.