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Getting Started

Hiveku Builder is a multi-tenant website and app builder for agencies, freelancers, and developers. It combines an AI assistant, VS Code-quality code editor, and managed hosting in one browser-based platform. You can build, edit, and deploy client websites without leaving your browser.
No. The AI assistant can build entire pages and features from plain English descriptions. However, the code editor is available if you want to make precise changes yourself. Hiveku is designed for both non-technical users and experienced developers.
Hiveku supports Next.js, static HTML/CSS/JS, Python, Go, PHP, Ruby, .NET, and Rust. Each project deploys to its own managed container on AWS infrastructure.
Yes. You can import from GitHub (connect your repository), from Figma (paste a design URL), or use the AI’s web scraper to clone an existing site’s structure and content.

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AI Assistant

Hiveku offers three tiers:
  • Hiveku Mini — fast and free on all plans (the Free plan includes a few builds per day), best for quick edits
  • Hiveku Max — powered by Claude Sonnet, available on Standard and Premium plans
  • Hiveku Ultra — powered by Claude Opus, available on Premium plans
You can switch models at any time from the chat toolbar.
The AI can create pages, write and edit code, generate images, search the web, manage your database, deploy your project, set up SEO, and more. Use direct, action-oriented language — say “add a contact form” rather than “how do I add a contact form” to get the AI to act.
Modes are specialized personas that shape how the AI responds. Available modes include Code (default), Ask, Architect, Debug, Designer, Test, Security, and Refactor. Switch modes from the dropdown in the chat toolbar — no need to start a new conversation.
The AI assistant switches to read-only mode — it can still answer questions but won’t make changes to your project. Credits reset on the 1st of each month. You can also add a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) Anthropic API key to bypass the credit system entirely.

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Hosting & Deployment

Click Deploy in the editor or ask the AI to deploy. Hiveku builds your project, publishes it to managed infrastructure, and serves it globally via CDN. Most deployments complete in under 2 minutes.
Yes. Go to Project Settings > Custom Domains, run through the setup wizard, and add a CNAME record at your DNS provider. SSL certificates are provisioned automatically at no extra cost.
Serverless is the default — it serves static files and supports serverless API functions. Fast, low cost, and auto-scaling. Container hosting runs your app in a persistent container for features like WebSockets, streaming, and long-running processes.
Most failed deployments stop before anything reaches your live site. If a new version reaches it and then gives server errors when Hiveku checks it, the deployment fails and your site goes back to the version it had right before, usually within 1 to 3 minutes. Your changes stay saved. See When a new version fails Hiveku’s check. Check the error in Settings > Deployment History. Common causes include syntax errors in code, missing dependencies, or build configuration issues. See Troubleshooting for specific errors.

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Account & Billing

Four plans are available:
  • Free — $0/month (build with Hiveku Mini, publish on a Hiveku address with a “Made in Hiveku” badge — no card required)
  • Starter — $39/month (every feature, with smaller numbers; includes Hiveku Mini AI)
  • Standard — $149/month ($10/month AI credits, Hiveku Max)
  • Premium — $495/month ($30/month AI credits, Hiveku Ultra)
Every paid plan opens every feature. The plans differ by how much each includes (contacts, marketing emails, phone numbers, identified visitors and so on), the AI tier, seats and support hours. See Billing for the numbers.
Yes. Go to Settings > Team Members and click Invite. Every account has nine built-in roles (Owner, Admin, Manager, Finance / Accountant, Sales, Marketing, Support, Member and Viewer), and admins can build custom roles. A person sees only the parts of Hiveku their role allows. Your plan sets how many seats you have. See Team Members and Roles & Permissions.
BYOK lets you connect your own Anthropic API key. When active, AI requests use your key instead of Hiveku’s credit system, so you never run out of credits. Your key is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and never exposed in plain text. See AI Credits for setup instructions.
Go to Settings > Billing and scroll to Invoice History. Each invoice shows a line-item breakdown of your plan, AI usage, hosting, and any overages. You can download invoices as PDF.

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Integrations

No. GitHub integration is entirely optional. Hiveku has built-in versions, branches, reviews and a merge line, so your team can work on changes together without a repository. Connect GitHub when you want your code in your own repository, or to use it as the source of truth.
Connect your Figma account from project settings or paste a Figma URL directly into the AI chat. The AI extracts the visual structure, colors, and typography and generates code files. It works best when you import one section at a time and use Figma auto-layout.
Yes. Hiveku Workflows let you connect triggers (webhooks, schedules, database changes) to actions (deploy, send notifications, run queries). Build workflows visually in the workflow editor. See Workflows for details.