Question 1

How is this different from just using ChatGPT or Claude?

Accepted Answer

Atom is tuned specifically for After Effects in ways typical chat interfaces aren't. It understands the scripting API, expression quirks, and project structure deeply. Beyond that, it runs inside After Effects, writes directly to your project, catches errors, and iterates until things work. No more copying code from your browser to After Effects and back again.

Question 2

Which AI agents does Atom support?

Accepted Answer

Atom supports Claude Code (Anthropic) and Codex (OpenAI). You only need one installed on your machine. Atom detects installed agents automatically and lets you switch between them in Settings. AI usage is billed directly by the agent's provider.

Question 3

Can I try Atom for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every account gets a 7-day free trial. No credit card required. You'll need Claude Code or Codex installed and authenticated on your machine to run automations.

Question 4

Will I receive updates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your purchase includes one year of updates. After that, you can keep using your current version indefinitely or pay a discounted upgrade fee for another year. This model incentivizes continuous updates and new features. If they don't add enough value, you're not forced to pay.

Question 5

What if Atom makes a mistake in my project?

Accepted Answer

Checkpoints automatically save your project state as Atom works. If something goes wrong, click any checkpoint in the chat timeline to restore your project to that exact point. You can also edit a previous message to re-run it. Atom restores the checkpoint first, keeping everything in sync.

Question 6

Can I get a refund if it doesn't work for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 7-day money-back guarantee. If Atom's not for you, request a refund. No questions asked.

Question 7

Will using Atom get my Claude or OpenAI account banned?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. Atom runs the official Claude Code and Codex CLI binaries as subprocesses — it does not extract tokens, call provider APIs directly, or spoof any client. Your credentials stay entirely within each provider's own software. The restrictions providers have enforced target tools that clone OAuth tokens and make raw API calls outside the official CLI. Atom does none of this.

Question 8

What data does Atom share?

Accepted Answer

I do not collect any of your data. Full stop. I don't look at your data. Separately, when you use an AI agent, your project structure (layer names, properties, expressions), chat messages, comp frame previews, and any files you attach are sent to the model provider you chose (Anthropic or OpenAI). Only share what you're comfortable sending to that service. Full privacy policy.

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