Question 1

What does LocalGuard redact?

Accepted Answer

LocalGuard targets secrets such as API keys, .env values, and card numbers in outbound AI assistant traffic—verify exact detectors on the official guide at localguard.me.

Question 2

Is LocalGuard the same as Agent Tool-Call Guard?

Accepted Answer

No. LocalGuard redacts sensitive content leaving your machine. Tool-call guards classify and policy-check whether an agent should invoke tools—see the related AIXList entry for agent-tool-call-guard.

Question 3

How much does LocalGuard cost?

Accepted Answer

The site documents detect-only free usage and Protection pricing around $5 for the first month then $49/year—confirm on localguard.me before purchase.

Question 4

Does LocalGuard replace enterprise DLP?

Accepted Answer

For solo devs and small teams it addresses a specific AI-assistant leak class. Regulated enterprises may still need full DLP and MDM programs.

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