Question 1

How is this different from just using a normal AI chat app?

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 does Atom use?

Accepted Answer

Atom runs on your choice of OpenAI's Codex (with your ChatGPT account) or Anthropic's Claude Code. Sign in with whichever account you already have and AI usage is billed directly by that 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 only need to sign in with your ChatGPT (Codex) or Claude Code account before running 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 Codex or Claude Code account banned?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. Atom uses the official local runtimes and browser sign-in flows from OpenAI (Codex) and Anthropic (Claude Code). It does not extract tokens, spoof a client, or ask you to paste credentials into Atom.

Question 8

What data does Atom share?

Accepted Answer

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

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