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?
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
Technical Questions
What are the system requirements?
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.
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:
Query triggers 402 response with payment info
Consumer sends USDC to specified address
ATLAS verifies payment on-chain
Knowledge delivered
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
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?
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
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.
Support Questions
How do I get help?
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?
Document what happened
Note steps to reproduce
Report through beta support channel
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
Getting Started
How do I start?
Explore: Visit dashboard.atlas-ai.org
Apply: Join waitlist at atlas-ai.org
Setup: Follow onboarding when approved
Import: Connect your data sources
Explore: Search and discover your knowledge
What should I import first?
Start with highest-value sources:
Twitter Bookmarks — Often years of curation
Apple Notes — Personal thinking and ideas
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)
Still have questions? Reach out at [email protected]
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