FAQ from Stagewise
What makes Stagewise “stage-aware”?
Stagewise operates exclusively in development mode and understands *where* and *how* UI elements exist—not just as static HTML, but as live, framework-managed components with props, state, and lifecycle context. It captures this “stage” information before sending prompts to AI, enabling edits that respect architectural boundaries and runtime behavior.
Which AI assistants does Stagewise work with out of the box?
Stagewise ships with native integrations for Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, and Trae. Its open adapter API lets teams plug in custom LLM endpoints or internal coding agents—ensuring flexibility without lock-in.
How does Stagewise ensure edits stay framework-compliant?
By injecting framework-specific context (e.g., React hooks usage, Vue composition API patterns, Svelte reactivity rules) alongside each prompt, Stagewise guides AI outputs to generate syntactically and semantically correct code—verified through optional local linting and type-checking hooks.
Is Stagewise open source and free to use?
Yes—Stagewise is fully open source (MIT licensed) and free for individuals, startups, and enterprises. Optional premium tiers may offer advanced governance features, team analytics, and priority support—but core visual UI editing with AI prompts remains free forever.