Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Basic Questions
What is Mantra?
Mantra is a local-first AI coding session management tool. It helps developers manage, replay, and analyze conversation history with AI coding assistants (such as Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Codex, and Antigravity).
What platforms does Mantra support?
Mantra currently supports:
- macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
- Windows 10/11
- Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+)
Is Mantra free?
Mantra is currently in Alpha testing and is completely free to use. Future pricing will be announced when the product matures.
Data & Privacy
Where is my data stored?
All data is stored on your local device. Specific locations:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Mantra/ - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Mantra\ - Linux:
~/.config/Mantra/
Does Mantra upload my data?
No. Mantra is a completely local application:
- No cloud sync
- No telemetry data collection
- No user behavior tracking
All features work entirely on your device.
How do I delete my data?
You can delete data by:
- Using the "Clear Data" feature in the app
- Directly deleting the data directory
- Selecting "Delete all data" when uninstalling
Features
What is the "Time Travel" feature?
The Time Travel feature lets you drag the timeline to replay every moment of your AI coding session while viewing the code state at that time. This helps you:
- Understand the context of code changes
- Review AI's thinking process
- Learn and summarize coding patterns
What types of sensitive information can be detected?
Mantra's local Rust engine can detect:
- API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, etc.)
- Database passwords
- Access tokens (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- Private key files
- Sensitive values in environment variables
How does full-text search work?
Mantra uses local indexing technology, supporting:
- Cross-project search
- Cross-session search
- Real-time result preview
- Highlighted matching content
Technical Support
How do I report a bug?
You can report issues through:
- Email: mantra@gonewx.com
- Join our Discord community
How do I request a new feature?
We welcome feature suggestions! Please contact us through Discord or email.
Last Updated: January 2026