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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions.

Is Underpeaks really free?

Yes — Underpeaks Core is free and open source forever.

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Can I use Underpeaks for commercial projects?

Yes — Underpeaks Core is licensed for commercial use.

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Does Underpeaks work offline?

Underpeaks Core works offline. Studio requires an internet connection.

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How does regional pricing work?

Studio pricing adjusts based on your region.

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What's the difference between Underpeaks Studio and Underpeaks Core?

Studio is hosted by us; Core is self-hosted and free.

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What's the difference between generated and customizable files?

generated files are always refreshed; customizable files are yours once edited.

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Will regenerating overwrite my custom code?

No — customizable files are protected by checksum detection once edited.

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Can I switch databases after starting a project?

Switching is possible but Underpeaks doesn't automate data migration between adapters yet.

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What is a model in Underpeaks?

A model is a schema definition for one table — its columns, types, and constraints.

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What's the difference between type and ui_type?

type controls storage; ui_type only controls the editor input.

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What do the Admin, Editor, and Viewer roles control?

The three team roles and what each one can access.

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Does the API return related records automatically?

No — fetch related records with a separate request; the API doesn't auto-expand foreign keys.

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How do I authenticate API requests?

How to authenticate with an API key or session token, on Hosted or Core.

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Why 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.

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What are the API rate limits?

Hosted scales with your plan; Core is a flat 100 requests/minute per key.

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What's the difference between Core and Studio plans?

Core is free/self-hosted; Studio is paid/hosted with scaling tiers.

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What happens to my data if I cancel my Studio subscription?

Data is retained for 30 days after your Studio subscription ends.

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Why are my API requests returning 401 Unauthorized?

Usually a missing, invalid, or mismatched-project API key.

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What should I check before going live?

A pre-launch checklist for deploying Underpeaks Core to production.

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Is Docker support available for Core?

Not yet — Docker support is planned for a future release.

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