DeskWink

DeskWink

Viva Essence Ltd
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About

Bitdefender AI Guardian is a macOS security application for people who use autonomous AI agents, including developers and other technical users. It installs a local background service and command-line interface that checks agent activity against user-defined policies. The software inspects prompts, tool calls, MCP servers, installed skills and file access, and can allow, flag or block actions. It can scan skills and MCP servers, help keep credential paths away from agents, and record decisions in an encrypted local audit log for review. Users can also receive private direct-message alerts through a selected chat platform. In its beta, AI Guardian supports Claude Code, OpenClaw and Hermes Agent and is offered free for macOS; the company describes additional operating-system support as planned. It is intended to add controls around agent actions rather than replace an AI model, agent framework or conventional antivirus.

About

DeskWink connects compatible web-based AI assistants to selected folders on a user's computer through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). A local command-line interface (CLI) pairs with a remote MCP endpoint, allowing clients such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to browse, read, and search files, and propose edits. DeskWink previews proposed changes for user approval before applying them. Users choose which folders to share, while sensitive paths and files such as .env and .ssh are blocked by default. File contents are not stored in DeskWink's database or logs. DeskWink is in closed beta, with published beta limits of two computers and 5,000 AI actions per month. The service targets developers and other professionals who want AI assistants to work with local project or work folders. A Windows and macOS CLI is documented.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Developers and other technical users who run AI agents on macOS; the vendor also positions the beta for organizations securing agent activity.

Audience

Developers and professionals who use web AI apps such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini and want them to work with folders on their own computer

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

$0
Free during the public beta; Bitdefender says early adopters will remain free afterward.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$0
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Bitdefender
Founded: 2001
Romania
ai.bitdefender.com/ai-guardian

Company Information

Viva Essence Ltd
Canada
deskwink.com

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Categories

AI Agent Security Supported

Categories

MCP Gateways Supported

Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
ChatGPT Not Supported
Claude Not Supported
Claude Code Supported
Gemini Not Supported
Hermes Agent Supported
OpenClaw Supported

Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
ChatGPT Supported
Claude Supported
Claude Code Not Supported
Gemini Supported
Hermes Agent Not Supported
OpenClaw Not Supported
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