Desktop Agent

What the desktop agent is

The Zeuslock desktop agent extends the same protection beyond the browser — to desktop applications and command-line (CLI) tools that talk to AI services. It runs quietly on each machine and applies your organization's rules to that traffic too.

What it does

• Inspects traffic to AI services system-wide, not just in one browser tab — so it also covers desktop AI apps and developer CLI tools.
• Applies the same outcomes as the browser extension, based on your rules:
  • Allow — the request passes through unchanged.
  • Alert — a safe, anonymized version is forwarded instead of the original.
  • Block — the request is stopped.
• Stays in touch with Zeuslock through a regular heartbeat, so you can always see which machines are protected.

The agent runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Like the extension, it does not set policy on its own — it enforces the rules configured on the Rules page.

Where you see it on the dashboard

• The Agents Active card on the Dashboard shows how many desktop agents are currently connected.
• The Agents page in the left sidebar lists your agents and their status.

How it fits with the browser extension

The browser extension covers AI tools used in the browser; the desktop agent covers everything else — desktop apps and CLI tools. Running both gives you full coverage of where employees use AI.