{"slug": "local-first-ai-proxy-with-keys-in-your-os-vault", "title": "Local-first AI proxy with keys in your OS vault", "summary": "Uptokey launched a local-first AI proxy that stores users' API keys in the operating system's secure storage rather than in Uptokey's cloud, with local models and bring-your-own-key (BYOK) usage free and no Uptokey account required. The tool, started via `npx uptokey` or `npx uptokey start`, connects OpenAI-compatible clients, MCP tools and governed service APIs, and its proxy core is released under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Paid tiers cost USD 5 per month for included cloud models plus USD 3 in additional AI budget per paid month, and Uptokey says its cloud does not hold the keys it uses to authenticate with the user's chosen provider.", "body_md": "### Your workspace\n\nChoose models, work with files, and keep conversations together.\n\nChat, code, and connect your tools with cloud or local AI.\n\n`npx uptokey`\nNo Uptokey account required for local models or BYOK.\n\nChoose the shortest path. You can add more models, providers, and tools later without rebuilding your setup.\n\nChoose a model, use the tools you know, and follow every request.\n\nStart in your browser, code in the terminal, or connect your editor. Choose the route that fits your work.\n\nOpens the coding TUI and starts the local proxy automatically.\n\nUse the browser workspace for chat, connections, files, models, usage, and settings.\n\nExtract the ZIP and open Uptokey.exe. The local proxy starts automatically.\n\nChat, review changes, and run checks without leaving your editor.\n\nPair coding tools and editor clients with a revocable local token.\n\nStart the local proxy\n\n`npx uptokey start`\nConnect OpenAI-compatible clients, MCP tools, and governed service APIs.\n\nUptokey detects the local runtime and available memory, ranks compatible model families, and shows the official command before any download starts.\n\nOne workspace. Your choice of models and how to pay for them.\n\nFree\n\nLocal models and BYOK (your own API keys) are always free. No Uptokey account or subscription required.\n\nChat with included cloud models. Sign in and start, with no API key or payment card.\n\nUSD 5/ month\n\nMore cloud AI in the same workspace. Keep your chats, models, and connections.\n\nUSD 3 additional AI budget per paid month\n\nYour API keys are kept in your operating system’s secure storage. Uptokey uses them to authenticate with your chosen provider; Uptokey’s cloud does not hold those keys.\n\nChoose provider priority. Cross-provider fallback depends on your consent and configuration.\n\nFollow usage and status locally. Use the web dashboard when you need device management.\n\nInspect the local proxy, adapt the workflow, and keep the ability to run local models or your own provider accounts without a subscription.\n\n`proxy/core` Proxy core: AGPL-3.0-or-later\nOpens the coding TUI and starts the local proxy automatically. No Uptokey account required for local models or BYOK.\n\nRun the terminal beta now, or open the quick start for the visual workspace and compatible tools.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/local-first-ai-proxy-with-keys-in-your-os-vault", "canonical_source": "https://www.uptokey.com/", "published_at": "2026-10-17 18:22:59+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-10-17 18:37:13.613059+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-tools", "ai-agents", "agent-protocols", "developer-tools"], "entities": ["Uptokey", "OpenAI", "MCP"], "also_reported_by": [], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/local-first-ai-proxy-with-keys-in-your-os-vault", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/local-first-ai-proxy-with-keys-in-your-os-vault.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/local-first-ai-proxy-with-keys-in-your-os-vault.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/local-first-ai-proxy-with-keys-in-your-os-vault.jsonld"}}