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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Do I need internet to use CodeMap4AI?
  A: No. It's a local PHP+JS app, works in-browser.
• Q: Does it modify my code?
  A: No, it only reads and analyzes it.
• Q: Can I use it with non-PHP projects?
  A: Partially — it currently focuses on PHP, JS, HTML, and CSS. Support for other formats may be added in the future.
• Q: Can I share the code map with ChatGPT?
  A: Yes, it's optimized exactly for that purpose.
• Q: Is it free to use?
  A: The first 7 days are completely free. After that, a subscription costs just $5/month.
• Q: Can I share my license with others or use it on multiple machines?
  A: No — each user must register and use their own license. Licenses are tied to individual accounts and devices for security and support reasons. If you need team access, each team member should have their own license.
• Q: Can I use it offline?
  A: Yes — once your license is verified, the tool works offline for up to 3 days using a secure local cache.
• Q: What happens if I lose internet for a while?
  A: You can continue using the tool for up to 72 hours offline. It reconnects to validate your license once per day if online.
• Q: Does it change or modify my files?
  A: No. The code map generator only reads your files. It does not modify, rename, or delete anything in your project.
• Q: What kind of AI tools can use the code map?
  A: You can use the JSON code map with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Continue IDE, and more.
• Q: What makes CodeMap4AI different from Copilot or Cursor?
  A: Copilot and Cursor use internal, opaque indexing systems to analyze your project — but they don't show you what the AI actually sees. That index may be partial or outdated, and you can't verify or reuse it.
  
  CodeMap4AI gives you a transparent, structured, and portable code map that shows exactly what’s being analyzed. You control the scope, the filters, and how it’s used — across any AI tool.
• Q: Can I schedule automatic scans?
  A: Yes — if you use the CLI version, you can automate scans via cron jobs, npm/yarn scripts, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Q: Is the code map secure?
  A: Yes — nothing is sent to third parties. The JSON file is stored locally and used only by you and the AI tools you trust.
• Q: Why JSON format?
  A: JSON is lightweight, readable by both humans and machines, and easy to parse across almost any programming language. It's the native language of most AI tools and APIs, making it the perfect format for transferring structured code context into models like ChatGPT.
• Q: Do I need to explain the code map to the AI?
  A: No explanation is necessary. The structure of the code map is designed to be self-explanatory and optimized for AI understanding. Just paste or upload it — most tools like ChatGPT will instantly understand what it is and use it as context.

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