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Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions that come up most. Longer explanations live in the guides — start with Getting started if you are new.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You describe the site in ordinary sentences and read the result. Everything the agent writes is real code, but you never have to open it. If you do know how to code, you can take the whole project into GitHub and edit it yourself.
Who owns what Black Hole builds?
You do. The prompts you write and the files the agent produces are yours to use commercially, modify, host anywhere, and take with you if you stop using Black Hole.
Can I really use Black Hole for free?
Yes. Connect your own AI provider key and the builder is free — you pay your provider directly for the model calls. Free accounts also get a daily credit allowance for Black Hole's hosted models.
How much does a build cost on my own key?
It depends entirely on the model you pick. A single-page build is typically a few cents on a mid-tier model and noticeably more on a frontier one. Your provider's dashboard is the authoritative record.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Connect the project to GitHub, deploy it through a host that reads a repository, and point your domain at that host. DNS is configured at your registrar.
Can I export the code?
Yes, through GitHub. Connect a repository and push — you get an ordinary repository with full history that works in any editor and on any host.
Can I keep editing after publishing?
Yes, and there is no limit on republishing. Visitors always see the last version you published, never work in progress.
Is my project visible to anyone else?
No. Projects are private until you publish them, and database-level rules mean another account cannot read your rows even if the application asked for them.
What happens to my sites if I cancel Pro?
Nothing is deleted. Your projects, files, and published sites remain. The account returns to the free plan, so the hosted Power and Max modes are no longer available unless you connect your own key.
Why does the agent ask me questions instead of just building?
Only when the answer genuinely changes the outcome. A booking flow and a brochure page are different sites; guessing wrong wastes far more of your time than one question does.
Does Black Hole copy other people's websites?
No. When you link a reference, the agent reads it for structure, tone, and facts, then writes original content and styling.
Can the agent write text about my business?
It can, and it writes convincingly — which is exactly why you should check it. Anything factual you did not supply (hours, prices, phone numbers, credentials) is a placeholder and must be replaced before publishing.
Which languages are supported?
You can prompt in any language the underlying model handles well, and ask for the site content itself to be written in a specific language.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. Request deletion from your account settings and your data is removed. Revoke any provider API keys in the provider's own dashboard as well.
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