Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Operum and AI agent orchestration.
General
What is Operum?
Operum is a desktop application that orchestrates 6 specialized AI agents to automate development, marketing, and community workflows. It uses Claude Code to run agents locally on your machine.
Do I need an Anthropic API key?
No. Operum uses Claude Code, which handles authentication separately. You'll need Claude Code installed and configured on your machine.
Is my code sent to the cloud?
Agents run locally on your machine. When an agent interacts with Claude, code context may be sent to Anthropic's API for processing, subject to Claude Code's privacy policy.
What platforms are supported?
Operum runs on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10+, and Linux (Deb, RPM). Arch Linux users can convert the .deb package using debtap.
Agents
Can agents work autonomously?
Agents can perform tasks autonomously within defined boundaries. For sensitive operations like pushing to production, they'll ask for confirmation.
How do agents communicate with each other?
Agents use a file-based IPC system. They read and write to shared context files in your team's working directory, allowing them to coordinate on tasks.
Can I use only some agents?
Yes. You can start and stop individual agents as needed. All plans include access to all 6 agents.
Can I customize agent behavior?
Absolutely. Each agent's behavior is defined by a CLAUDE.md template that you can edit. See the Templates documentation for details.
Pricing & Plans
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New users get a 7-day free trial with access to all 6 agents and 1 team. No credit card required.
What happens when my trial ends?
You'll be prompted to choose a plan. If you don't subscribe, you can continue using Operum with limited functionality.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. All subscriptions are month-to-month with no long-term commitment. Cancel anytime from your account settings.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept all major credit cards through Stripe. Enterprise plans can arrange invoicing.
Technical
Does Operum work offline?
The desktop app works offline for basic operations, but agents require internet access to communicate with Claude.
How are updates delivered?
Operum includes automatic updates. When a new version is available, you'll see a notification in the app. Updates are cryptographically signed for security.
Where is my data stored?
All data is stored locally on your machine in your team's working directory. Operum doesn't store your code or project data on our servers.
Is Operum open source?
Operum is not open source, but the agent templates and IPC system are designed to be transparent and customizable.
Known Limitations
What's not working yet?
The following features are partially implemented or in progress:
- Social Integrations - Twitter/Discord/Reddit monitoring is planned
- Telegram - Configuration saves but notifications not yet active
- AppImage builds - Temporarily disabled, use .deb/.rpm instead
- Cloud Pro - Web dashboard coming soon
How do I report bugs?
Report issues on GitHub or in our Discord server. Include your platform and version number.
Still have questions?
Can't find what you're looking for? Check the Troubleshooting guide or join our Discord.