FAQ from Capacity
What is Capacity?
Capacity is a generative development platform where natural language serves as the source of truth for building complete, deployable full-stack applications. It merges AI reasoning with software engineering rigor—so every generated app is not just functional, but maintainable, scalable, and ready for real users.
How to use Capacity?
Start by typing a goal-oriented prompt—like “An AI-powered study planner for medical students that syncs with Google Calendar and generates flashcards from lecture notes.” Capacity parses requirements, selects optimal patterns, writes idiomatic code, provisions cloud resources, and delivers a live URL—all within a single session.
What can I build with Capacity?
Anything from simple CRUD tools to complex multi-user applications: dashboards with real-time charts, authenticated admin panels, e-commerce microsites with Stripe integration, internal knowledge bases with search, and even regulated-domain solutions—with configurable compliance guardrails baked in.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. But if you do, Capacity becomes a force multiplier: generate scaffolding in seconds, then refine logic, optimize queries, or integrate proprietary services. It speaks both human and developer fluently.
Is the code exportable?
Yes—fully. You receive a private GitHub repository with clean, well-documented, MIT-licensed code. No lock-in. No obfuscation. Just standard, framework-native files you can extend, audit, test, or deploy anywhere.
Can I collaborate with others?
Yes. Invite teammates to co-edit prompts, review generated architecture diagrams, comment on UI components, approve deployments, and manage environment variables—all synced in real time. Designed for hybrid teams: product + design + engineering.
How is Capacity different from other AI tools?
Most AI coding tools assist *within* the development loop. Capacity replaces the loop entirely—generating working, secure, documented, and observable full-stack systems—not fragments. It reasons across layers, enforces consistency, and evolves with your needs through iterative prompting.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Sign up for a free tier with unlimited prompt exploration, three deployed apps, and full code export—no credit card, no time limit. Experience end-to-end flow before upgrading to Pro or Team plans.
What tech stack does Capacity use?
Capacity outputs modern, standards-compliant stacks: Next.js 14+ (App Router), TypeScript 5+, Tailwind CSS with JIT compilation, tRPC for type-safe APIs, Prisma ORM, PostgreSQL or Neon, and optional Vercel or Cloudflare deployment configurations—including edge middleware and ISR caching strategies.