Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Is Underpeaks really free?
Yes — Underpeaks Core is free and open source forever.
Read full articleCan I use Underpeaks for commercial projects?
Yes — Underpeaks Core is licensed for commercial use.
Read full articleDoes Underpeaks work offline?
Underpeaks Core works offline. Studio requires an internet connection.
Read full articleHow does regional pricing work?
Studio pricing adjusts based on your region.
Read full articleWhat's the difference between Underpeaks Studio and Underpeaks Core?
Studio is hosted by us; Core is self-hosted and free.
Read full articleWhat's the difference between generated and customizable files?
generated files are always refreshed; customizable files are yours once edited.
Read full articleWill regenerating overwrite my custom code?
No — customizable files are protected by checksum detection once edited.
Read full articleCan I switch databases after starting a project?
Switching is possible but Underpeaks doesn't automate data migration between adapters yet.
Read full articleWhat is a model in Underpeaks?
A model is a schema definition for one table — its columns, types, and constraints.
Read full articleWhat's the difference between type and ui_type?
type controls storage; ui_type only controls the editor input.
Read full articleWhat do the Admin, Editor, and Viewer roles control?
The three team roles and what each one can access.
Read full articleDoes the API return related records automatically?
No — fetch related records with a separate request; the API doesn't auto-expand foreign keys.
Read full articleHow do I authenticate API requests?
How to authenticate with an API key or session token, on Hosted or Core.
Read full articleWhy did my delete request fail on a non-id primary key?
Core's Delete endpoint only matches the id column — use the console for other primary keys.
Read full articleWhat are the API rate limits?
Hosted scales with your plan; Core is a flat 100 requests/minute per key.
Read full articleWhat's the difference between Core and Studio plans?
Core is free/self-hosted; Studio is paid/hosted with scaling tiers.
Read full articleWhat happens to my data if I cancel my Studio subscription?
Data is retained for 30 days after your Studio subscription ends.
Read full articleWhy are my API requests returning 401 Unauthorized?
Usually a missing, invalid, or mismatched-project API key.
Read full articleWhat should I check before going live?
A pre-launch checklist for deploying Underpeaks Core to production.
Read full articleIs Docker support available for Core?
Not yet — Docker support is planned for a future release.
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