Quickstart
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Common questions about Sage, answered at the product level first.
This FAQ is for evaluators who want direct answers about fit, setup, hosted vs self-hosted adoption, and privacy without starting in the repo.
Why a website FAQ matters for Sage
The old website leaned too hard on architecture language. This FAQ gives searchers a plain-language route into the product before they need deeper technical documents.
Next steps
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Security and privacy
Continue into the trust surface if your next questions are about storage, controls, and approvals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sage?
Sage is an open-source Discord AI runtime for communities that want chat-first support, research, moderation, and a path from hosted adoption to self-hosted control.
Is Sage open source?
Yes. Sage is open source and the repository is public on GitHub.
Can I try Sage without self-hosting it first?
Yes. The website is now structured so the hosted path is clear for early evaluation, while self-hosting remains available for technical teams.
Is Sage only for support communities?
No. Sage can also help with moderation, governance, and broader community workflows, but support-heavy servers are one strong fit.
Does Sage lock me into one provider?
No. The self-hosted path is described as provider-flexible and OpenAI-compatible.
Where do the detailed engineering docs live?
The full engineering, architecture, configuration, and operations reference remains in the repository docs.