FAQ
Is OpenLatch free?
Section titled “Is OpenLatch free?”Yes. OpenLatch is free for individual developers. The open-source client is MIT-licensed. The cloud detection service has a generous free tier for personal use.
What data does OpenLatch send to the cloud?
Section titled “What data does OpenLatch send to the cloud?”Only action metadata — command strings, file paths, and network destinations. Your source code, file contents, and environment variables are never transmitted. See How It Works for details.
Can I use OpenLatch offline?
Section titled “Can I use OpenLatch offline?”OpenLatch requires an internet connection for real-time threat detection. If the connection drops, OpenLatch fails open — your agent continues working normally. Bypassed actions are logged locally for later review.
Which AI agents are supported?
Section titled “Which AI agents are supported?”OpenLatch works with any agent that supports tool call hooks:
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- GitHub Copilot
- Windsurf
- Custom agents via the OpenLatch SDK
Does OpenLatch slow down my agent?
Section titled “Does OpenLatch slow down my agent?”Barely. The detection round-trip typically completes in under 100ms. If it exceeds the timeout threshold (default 500ms), the action is allowed through to avoid blocking your workflow.
Can I self-host the detection engine?
Section titled “Can I self-host the detection engine?”Not currently. The detection engine runs as a managed cloud service. Self-hosting options are on the roadmap for enterprise customers.
How do I uninstall OpenLatch?
Section titled “How do I uninstall OpenLatch?”openlatch uninstallThis removes the agent hooks and stops the local client. Your development environment returns to its previous state.
Where do I report bugs or request features?
Section titled “Where do I report bugs or request features?”Open an issue on the OpenLatch GitHub repository.