Local data
Your chats, settings, and files stay on your computer.
Where data lives
Data is stored under SHATUN_HOME:
| Path | Contents |
|---|---|
$SHATUN_HOME/config.json | Settings, providers, preferences |
$SHATUN_HOME/chats/ | Chat sessions |
$SHATUN_HOME/files/ | User files |
$SHATUN_HOME/skills/ | Global skills |
Defaults
- Development: often
<project>/.shatun(gitignored) - Packaged app: typically
~/.shatun - Override anytime:
export SHATUN_HOME=/path/to/dir
Privacy
- No Shatun cloud account is required to start
- API keys live in local config (protected with tight file permissions when the OS allows)
- You still send prompts to the AI provider you configure — choose providers you trust