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StrictLLM
StrictLLM is an AI chat client featuring persona orchestration, sandboxed MCP servers, and granular permissions.
StrictLLM is an AI chat client designed for secure conversations and agent management. It allows users to orchestrate multiple AI personas, assign distinct roles and system prompts, and manage fine-grained tool permissions. The platform supports MCP server integration with Podman container sandboxing for local tools and private data sources. Users can assign different LLM providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, and local models via LM Studio, llama.cpp, or Ollama to different personas. It is built for individuals and organizations needing secure multi-model conversations, audit logs, and offline capability.
StrictLLM at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer, Product manager
- Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Pricing: Starter plan; Pro plan; Enterprise plan
- Released: October 2026
- Category: AI chat assistant
- Website: strictllm.com
Key features
- Multi-LLM conversations
- Persona orchestration and @mentions
- Granular tool-level permissions
- MCP server integration
- Podman container sandboxing
- Custom system prompts
- Platform-native credential encryption
Use it for
- Coordinate multiple AI models in a single thread
- Manage specialized AI personas for coding and writing
- Connect private data sources using MCP servers
- Review tool permission requests before execution
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