# Ox - Local Agent — Open-source intelligent proxy.

> Provider-neutral AI assistant for iPhone and iPad to enhance app and website usage. (iPhone/iPad app by Ziyuan Zhu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ox-local-agent/id6802224502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ziyuan Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815444268)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ox-local-agent/id6802224502/reviews.md

## What is Ox?

Ox is a free, open-source local agent for iPhone and iPad that uses websites and apps on your behalf. Choose a language model provider, then research information, work with files, create notes and interactive artifacts, and complete tasks through supported websites and device services. Ox works with commercial, free, local, and self-hosted language models, and can turn websites into reusable services or create custom skills for recurring workflows.

Ox can also connect to supported AI apps, search and continue existing conversations, and import reviewed memories into your active Profile.

With permission, Ox can access selected folders, use location, add calendar events and reminders, schedule notifications, look up contacts, prepare messages for review, and find, preview, and organize photos you choose to share. You can also share text, links, images, PDFs, and other files with Ox through the Share Sheet or Shortcuts.

Chats, memory, skills, character settings, and generated artifacts are organized into separate Profiles that can be stored on-device, synced through iCloud, or opened from a folder you select in Files. Ox asks for approval before sensitive actions and keeps website credentials isolated from the language model.

## Key features

- Streaming chat interface
- Research information
- Work with files
- Create notes and artifacts
- Turn websites into services
- Create custom skills
- Organize into profiles


## Frequently asked questions about Ox

### What is Ox?

Ox is a provider-neutral personal AI assistant for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to research information, work with files, create notes, and complete tasks across supported websites and device services through a streaming chat interface.

### How does Ox handle user data and privacy?

Ox asks for approval before sensitive actions and keeps website credentials isolated from the language model. Chats, memory, skills, and artifacts can be stored on-device, synced via iCloud, or opened from a selected folder in Files.

### Can Ox integrate with other apps and services?

Yes, Ox can access selected folders, use location, add calendar events, schedule notifications, look up contacts, prepare messages, and find/organize photos. You can also share files like text, links, images, and PDFs via the Share Sheet or Shortcuts.

### Does Ox support different language models?

Ox works with commercial, free, local, and self-hosted language models. This flexibility allows users to choose the model that best suits their needs and preferences.

### How are user preferences and settings managed in Ox?

Chats, memory, skills, character settings, and generated artifacts are organized into separate Profiles. These profiles can be stored locally, synced with iCloud, or accessed from a folder within your Files app.

### What devices is Ox available on?

Ox is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across both platforms.

### How often is Ox updated?

The latest version of Ox is 1.0.3, which was last updated on September 12, 2026. This indicates active development and regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Ox?

Ox has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features suitable for mature audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-10-02

• Create or improve reusable website services directly from a chat, with clearer source selection and safer sign-in handoffs.
• Start independent chats for background work and see the current execution step while tasks run.
• Use new web model actions for Gemini and Doubao, plus smoother concurrent streaming across supported websites.
• Export the Local service repository, control whether it is enabled, and attach services more easily.
• Enjoy steadier startup and conversation loading, better Markdown and artifact presentation, and more reliable long-chat recovery.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-09-25

• Use Kimi, Qwen, Grok, or Claude through your existing website account as a model provider.
• Search and reopen saved conversations across more AI chat services.
• Import reviewed memories from another AI assistant into your current Profile.
• Browse an expanded collection of built-in services, with clearer ordering and more reliable icons.
• Browser sessions now stay with their chats when you switch conversations.
• Improved website sign-in, startup recovery, and general reliability.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-24

• Share or import Ox service packages, connect service repositories, and propose changes from Ox.
• Suggested next actions now appear as quick prompts above the message composer.
• Ox can now delete chats after asking for your approval.
• Settings are easier to navigate, with refreshed model choices and interface refinements.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-09-22

• Signing in to supported websites is clearer and more reliable, including Facebook and ChatGPT.
• When Ox needs you to take over a website action, the page stays available.
• Suggested follow-up actions now fit the current conversation.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-21

• Browse and act on websites directly in chat, with live pages displayed in the conversation.
• Safe read-only Actions can run automatically, and approval settings are clearer.
• Edit sent messages in the composer; pinned and scheduled chats now appear in Recents.

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