FAQ
Does SiteDocs send my site data to external servers?
Only to the AI provider you connect under Settings → Connectors. SiteDocs sends structural details - content type names and counts, field group names, settings page names, store configuration, brand colours and fonts, server versions and detected integrations. It does not send posts, orders, customer or user data. Review your AI provider's data retention policy.
Do I need an AI API key?
Yes, but not in SiteDocs. Connect OpenAI, Anthropic or Google Gemini with your own key under Settings → Connectors (WordPress 7.0), then choose that connector in Tools → SiteDocs → Settings → AI Provider.
Can clients view the documentation?
Yes. Tick their role under Settings → Client Engagement → Who Can View the Site Guide. They get a read-only Dashboard → Site Guide page with the documentation, videos, AI Chat and Mark as Read - without access to settings, editing, developer notes or license keys. See Site Guide. You can also send them the export.
Will regenerating keep my manual edits?
Yes, by default. With Keep my edited sections ticked (next to the Regenerate button), sections you edited are kept as they are, with their translations, and aren't sent to the AI. Automatic regenerations always keep them. Video links and developer notes are always kept. See Documentation Generation.
How often should I regenerate documentation?
After significant changes - new plugins, new content types, ACF or WooCommerce changes. Turn on Auto-Update on Change to regenerate automatically when a new public content type appears.
Is the export a real PDF?
It opens as a branded page with a Save as PDF button at the top - click it and choose Save as PDF as the printer. See PDF Export.
Can I add my own sections?
No. Sections are created from what the scanner finds. You can edit any section's text, attach a video and add a developer note.
How much does AI usage cost?
Each section is one short AI request (3–5 sentences), so the cost depends on how many content types, field groups and settings pages your site has, and on your provider's pricing. Each translation and each AI Chat question is one more request.
What happens to my data if I delete the plugin?
By default it stays, so a reinstall picks up where you left off. Turn on Delete Data on Uninstall (Settings → Modules) before deleting the plugin to remove the documentation, settings, notes, license keys and changelog table.