FAQ

Is Chipa Kit free?#

Yes. Chipa Kit is free to use for both consumers and creators. You can browse the gallery, download components, copy code, and use the MCP server -- all without paying anything.

In the future, we may introduce optional premium features (such as higher API rate limits, priority moderation, or analytics dashboards), but the core platform will always remain free.

What file types are supported?#

Components can include the following file types:

• Code: .tsx, .ts, .jsx, .js, .vue, .svelte, .html
• Styles: .css, .scss, .module.css
• Images: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .svg, .webp
• Documentation: .md (for README files)

Size limits: 500KB per code file, 5MB per image, 2MB total code size, 10MB total including assets, and a maximum of 20 files per component.

How does moderation work?#

Every component goes through a multi-stage moderation pipeline before it appears in the public gallery:

1. Automated security scan -- static analysis, dependency audit, malware detection, and behavioral analysis.
2. Quality assessment -- code quality, TypeScript strictness, and accessibility compliance.
3. Human review -- a moderator verifies content policy compliance and visual quality.
4. Decision -- approved, rejected (with feedback), or changes requested.

Most components are reviewed within 24-48 hours. See the Creator Guide for full details.

What licenses are available?#

Creators choose a license when uploading a component. Available options include:

• MIT -- the most permissive. Use commercially, modify freely, no copyleft requirements.
• Apache 2.0 -- similar to MIT but includes patent rights and requires attribution.
• GPL 3.0 -- copyleft license. Derivative works must also be GPL-licensed.
• BSD 2-Clause -- minimal restrictions, similar to MIT.
• ISC -- functionally equivalent to MIT.

The license is displayed on every component page. Always check the license before using a component in your project.

How do shortcodes work?#

Every published component gets a unique shortcode in the format:

chipakit:username/component-slug

Shortcodes are used for:

• Sharing components in documentation, READMEs, or social media.
• Importing components via the MCP server in your IDE.
• Resolving to full component data via the API at GET /api/v1/resolve/:shortcode.

Shortcodes are permanent -- they never change even if you rename a component, so links always work.

Can I use components commercially?#

It depends on the license. Most components on Chipa Kit use the MIT license, which allows unrestricted commercial use. However, always check the specific license on each component page before using it in a commercial project.

• MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD, ISC: Yes, commercial use is allowed.
• GPL: Commercial use is allowed, but your derivative work must also be open-sourced under GPL.

When in doubt, contact the component creator or consult with a licensing expert.

How do I report content?#

If you find a component that violates our Content Policy, you can report it in two ways:

1. Click the Report button on any component detail page. Select a reason and provide additional context.
2. Email abuse@chipakit.com with the component URL and a description of the issue.

We take all reports seriously and aim to respond within 2 business days. For urgent security issues (e.g., malware), include [URGENT] in the subject line.

How do I delete my account?#

To delete your account:

1. Go to Settings > Account.
2. Scroll to the Danger Zone section.
3. Click Delete Account.
4. Confirm the deletion by typing your username.

What happens when you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information are permanently removed.
• Published components are soft-deleted (removed from the gallery but shortcode URLs return a "component removed" message).
• This action is irreversible. Previously downloaded components remain on other users' machines.

If you need help with account deletion, contact support@chipakit.com.