FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ATLAS

General Questions

What is ATLAS?

ATLAS (Augmented Thinking, Learning & Action System) is a personal knowledge management system that:

• Unifies your scattered knowledge from multiple sources

• Uses AI to extract concepts, insights, and actions

• Creates a searchable knowledge graph

• Enables monetization through the x402 protocol

How is ATLAS different from Notion/Obsidian/Roam?

Feature	Traditional Tools	ATLAS
Data entry	Manual	Automated ingestion
Organization	Manual folders/tags	AI-powered extraction
Connections	Manual links	Automatic graph
Monetization	None	Built-in x402
Search	Within platform	Across all sources

ATLAS doesn't replace note-taking — it unifies and enhances what you already have.

Is my data private?

Yes. ATLAS is local-first:

• Your data stays on your machine by default

• Cloud features are opt-in

• We never see your knowledge unless you explicitly share via x402

• You can export everything anytime

What data sources are supported?

Currently:

• Twitter/X Bookmarks

• Apple Notes

• GitHub Stars

• LLM Conversations (ChatGPT, Claude)

• Voice Memos

• Readwise

• Obsidian Vaults

Coming soon:

• Kindle Highlights

• Pocket/Instapaper

• Notion Exports

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Technical Questions

What are the system requirements?

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Python	3.11+	3.12
Node.js	18+	20+
RAM	4GB	8GB+
Storage	1GB	Scales with data

What LLM powers the extraction?

Claude (Anthropic) by default. OpenAI GPT-4 also supported. Local models planned for future.

Can I self-host ATLAS?

Yes. ATLAS is designed for self-hosting:

• SQLite database is portable

• All processing can run locally

• No mandatory cloud dependencies

Is there an API?

Yes. 45+ REST endpoints covering:

• Search and retrieval

• Graph exploration

• Agent invocation

• x402 protocol

• Statistics and management

Is there mobile support?

Currently web-only (responsive). Native mobile apps planned for 2025.

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x402 Protocol Questions

What is x402?

x402 is a micropayment protocol based on HTTP status code 402 "Payment Required." It enables:

• AI agents to pay for curated knowledge

• Sub-second queries with verified data

• Direct creator monetization (90% revenue share)

How do payments work?

Payments flow through Solana blockchain:

1. Query triggers 402 response with payment info

2. Consumer sends USDC to specified address

3. ATLAS verifies payment on-chain

4. Knowledge delivered

5. Revenue split: 90% provider, 10% ATLAS

How much can I earn?

Depends on:

• Volume of queries to your knowledge

• Quality and uniqueness of your expertise

• Pricing tier (micro to premium)

Example: 1,000 queries/month at $0.05 average = $45 net revenue

Do I need crypto experience?

Basic familiarity helps, but we're building for simplicity:

• Solana wallet setup (Phantom, Solflare)

• USDC stablecoin (no volatility risk)

• Automatic payment handling

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Pricing Questions

Is ATLAS free?

During beta, yes. Future pricing model TBD based on:

• Usage patterns

• Feature tiers

• Hosting preferences (self-hosted vs cloud)

What does x402 cost consumers?

Tier	Price Range
Micro	$0.001
Standard	$0.01
Deep	$0.10
Premium	$0.25

What's the revenue split?

• 90% to knowledge provider

• 10% to ATLAS infrastructure

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Data & Privacy

Can I export my data?

Yes, always. Your knowledge lives in a SQLite database you control. Export anytime.

What happens to my data if I stop using ATLAS?

It stays yours. The SQLite file is standard format. Your knowledge doesn't disappear.

Who can see my knowledge?

Only you, unless you:

• Enable x402 public endpoints

• Share dashboard access

• Export and share manually

Is extraction data sent to the cloud?

LLM extraction requires API calls to Claude/OpenAI. Your content is processed but not stored by these providers (per their data policies). Local LLM support coming.

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Support Questions

How do I get help?

Channel	Best For
Documentation	General questions
Beta support channel	Active users
Email ([email protected])	Specific issues
Twitter (@atlas_ai)	Quick questions

I found a bug. What do I do?

1. Document what happened

2. Note steps to reproduce

3. Report through beta support channel

4. We'll investigate and respond

Can I request features?

Absolutely! Feature requests help shape the roadmap. Submit through:

• Beta feedback channel

• Email: [email protected]

• Twitter discussions

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Getting Started

How do I start?

1. Explore: Visit dashboard.atlas-ai.org

2. Apply: Join waitlist at atlas-ai.org

3. Setup: Follow onboarding when approved

4. Import: Connect your data sources

5. Explore: Search and discover your knowledge

What should I import first?

Start with highest-value sources:

1. Twitter Bookmarks — Often years of curation

2. Apple Notes — Personal thinking and ideas

3. GitHub Stars — Technical knowledge

How long does setup take?

• Initial setup: 15-30 minutes

• First import: 5-10 minutes per source

• Extraction: 10-30 minutes (background)

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Still have questions? Reach out at [email protected]