FAQ
Questions are grouped by when you'll hit them. More technical topics (command line, your own model, API integration) live in Technical questions.
Before you start
I don't know how to code. Can I use it?
Yes. Download the desktop app, open it and sign in. No command line and no parameters to fill in. For the step-by-step walkthrough see Getting started.
Does it cost money?
You get 5 CNY of credit on sign-up, enough for hundreds of routine tasks. After that you can top up by usage, or switch to your own model key. For everyday use on one computer you don't need to buy any device plan.
Will it delete my files?
Not on its own. Deletion and overwriting are irreversible, so it always shows you a separate prompt first. If you're unsure, choose "Deny" — there's no side effect, and you can rephrase and try again.
Will my files be uploaded?
File processing happens on your own computer. To generate a reply, only the passages it currently needs are sent to the model provider — not the whole folder and not the whole file. You can see the content of every call in the app.
Can it see everything on my computer?
Only inside the folder you point it at (your home folder by default). Outside that it asks you first.
Will it suddenly start charging me?
No. When the balance runs out the task stops and asks you to top up — no overdraft, no automatic charge. You also get a reminder well before the balance gets low.
Installing and getting it to run
The system blocked it the first time I opened it. What now?
- Windows: "Windows protected your PC" → click "More info" → "Run anyway".
- macOS: "cannot verify the developer" → in Applications, right-click → Open → "Open".
The installer hasn't been signed with a paid certificate yet; it isn't a virus. You only need to confirm once. See the download page.
It's installed but won't open or connect. What do I do?
Check your network first, then quit it completely and reopen. If that doesn't help, scan the QR code in Community and post a screenshot of what you see on screen.
It misunderstood me, or changed a file wrongly. What now?
Every file change is confirmed by you first — that's the last checkpoint, so deny anything you don't understand. If something was already changed: it doesn't overwrite originals by default and usually saves a copy, so look in the original folder first.
Money and credit
How far does 5 CNY go?
A routine task usually costs under a cent, so 5 CNY covers several hundred runs — exact mileage depends on task complexity and file count.
How do I top up?
Open the User Center → "ZQAgent Model API" → "Top up" → pay by WeChat Pay or Alipay. Credit applies immediately. See Pricing.
Can I get an invoice?
Yes. Register, then contact us from the User Center with your billing details.
Other
I switched computers. Now what?
Download and install again on the new machine and sign in with the same account. Past conversations don't sync automatically, so you'll need to describe the task once more.
Where does it store my data?
In the data directory the system assigns to the app — nothing is scattered around your folders. Exact paths are in Desktop app → install details.
Still stuck?
- Community: scan, join the WeChat group and ask
- Technical questions: command line, own model, API integration
- What it can do: see what it's actually good at