Cloud Workspace and File Security
Tasks in the QI-ANXIN edition of LanMate run in an isolated cloud workspace assigned by your organization. The desktop client handles authentication and connection. It does not give the cloud workspace direct access to your computer or local folders.
Workspace Isolation
After sign-in, LanMate connects to a workspace associated with your account and organization entitlement. Sessions, task files, skills, and connector settings in that workspace are isolated from other users.
The client does not show a local/cloud runtime switch and does not scan local directories in the background. The cloud workspace cannot directly:
- Browse or select folders on your computer.
- Open a local file directly or reveal it in your local file manager.
- Control the browser or desktop on your computer.
To use a file from your computer, explicitly select and upload it from the task input box.
Upload Files from Your Computer
- Select the upload button in the task input box.
- Choose the files you want to process.
- Check the pending attachment list and send the files with your task instructions.
- Wait for the upload to finish before asking LanMate to read, analyze, or modify them.
You can select up to 10 files at a time, each no larger than 50MB. Selecting files uploads only the items you explicitly chose. It does not grant access to other files in the same folder.
Before uploading:
- Upload only the files required for the current task.
- If a file contains sensitive information, check your organization’s data-handling rules and remove unnecessary sensitive details first.
- Do not place unnecessary passwords, private keys, or long-lived credentials in task text, files, or connector settings.
- Check the attachment list again before sending to avoid uploading the wrong version or an unrelated file.
Process and Save Task Output
Uploaded files and generated output are kept in the current cloud workspace. You can preview output in the conversation or task panel. To keep a copy on your computer, open the file menu and select “Save As.”
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Upload a file | Transfers the explicitly selected file to the current cloud workspace |
| Preview in the task panel | Opens workspace output inside LanMate |
| Save As | Downloads a copy to a location you choose on your computer |
| Delete task output | Removes the output from the current task; confirm that you no longer need it |
System areas and the runtime environment inside the cloud workspace are protected by the platform. LanMate can operate only within the task’s permitted scope. It must not bypass permissions, access another user’s data, or modify platform security settings.
Sign-In, Reconnection, and Sign-Out
- Sign-in credentials verify your identity and connect your cloud workspace.
- If your sign-in remains valid, restarting the client automatically reconnects the workspace.
- After a brief network interruption, first allow the client to recover automatically. If it continues to fail, use the retry action or sign in again.
- When you sign out, LanMate attempts to save the current workspace state, disconnects, and returns to the sign-in page.
On a shared computer, always select “Sign Out” when you finish. Do not only close the window. You must authenticate again after signing out.
FAQ
Can the cloud workspace see other files on my computer?
No. Only files you explicitly select during an upload enter the cloud workspace. Local folders are not shared automatically.
Why don’t I see “Select Local Folder” or “Open Containing Folder”?
Those actions require a local runtime and are not available in the cloud workspace. Upload source files and use “Save As” for generated output.
Does a failed connection fall back to a local workspace?
No. The QI-ANXIN edition stays on the sign-in or connection page. Select “Retry Connection” or “Sign In Again.”
Does signing out delete files already downloaded to my computer?
No. Copies downloaded with “Save As” remain under your control. Signing out only ends the current sign-in and cloud connection.
Security Recommendations
- Follow least privilege when choosing upload content and connector permissions.
- Before a high-risk action, read the confirmation card carefully and check the target, scope, and consequences.
- Review task output, skills, and connectors regularly. Remove items or settings you no longer need.
- If you encounter an account, entitlement, or workspace problem, contact your administrator instead of trying to bypass the restriction.