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Documentation

Understand TuxNest from first setup through model routing, agent execution, context, remote GPU use and security.

Original TuxNest penguin artwork

Built around control.

Minimal interface, explicit model choice, reviewable changes and evidence you can inspect.

01Getting started

Install TuxNest and connect an existing runtime.

02Architecture

Learn how the editor, providers, tools and evidence pipeline fit together.

03Agent

Understand inspection, planning, execution and verification.

04Context & memory

Learn how current workspace evidence and conversation context are assembled.

05Models

Configure local and compatible model providers.

06Remote GPU

Tunnel safely to your own GPU host.

07Editing

Review proposed changes before accepting them.

08Security

Understand boundaries and permissions.

09Troubleshooting

Diagnose provider, model and tool issues.

Local AI should feel local.

Your editor, your model runtime, your hardware and your approval remain first-class parts of the workflow.