FAQ

Questions, answered

What is PoorMad?

PoorMad is a self-improving AI agent that runs the same core across a CLI, a desktop app, a web portal, and 20+ messaging platforms. It learns from experience through skills and remembers across sessions.

Is it really open source?

Yes. PoorMad is MIT licensed and built in the open at github.com/Tayyaba22/poormad-agent. Attribution to the upstream lineage is kept in the LICENSE.

Where does my data live?

Local-first. Memory and skills live in your PoorMad home. Nothing leaves your control unless you choose to connect a remote surface.

Which platforms are supported?

CLI, a native Windows/macOS desktop app, the web portal, and 20+ messaging platforms including Telegram, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp.

Do I need an account?

No account is required to run the agent locally. The web portal adds accounts, billing, and hosting when you want them.

How do I install it?

pip install poormad-agent then poormad. Full steps in Installation.