FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about how LOOM works, what it costs, and whether it's right for you. Can't find your answer? Get in touch.
General
What is LOOM?
LOOM is an AI code intelligence platform that gives AI coding tools complete codebase context. It scans your codebase, maps all relationships and dependencies, and exports the data to power Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants. Learn more →
Who is LOOM for?
Any developer working with code they didn't write—which is most developers. Especially valuable for teams with large codebases, new project onboarding, and legacy modernization.
How is LOOM different from my IDE?
IDE features show one thing at a time. LOOM shows everything: all callers, all dependencies, complete architecture. Global understanding vs local navigation. Full comparison →
Does LOOM replace my other tools?
No—LOOM complements them. Keep your linters and static analyzers. LOOM adds the relationship layer they're missing.
Technical
How does scanning work?
LOOM performs true syntactic analysis—parsing like a compiler. Identifies all elements and relationships. Scanner deep dive →
What does LOOM extract?
For each element: name, qualified path, type, parameters, return type, line span, scope, body hash, relationships, comments. See extraction depth →
Can LOOM handle large codebases?
Yes—built for enterprise scale. Millions of lines, thousands of files. Parallel scanning, incremental updates. Performance details →
What are the scan modes?
Quick (fast overview), Standard (full extraction), Deep (maximum detail), Security (vulnerability focus), Trace (data flow), Hunt (pattern search). Learn more →
Languages
What languages does LOOM support?
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, Rust, and more. Full language list →
Can LOOM scan mixed-language codebases?
Yes. Auto-detects file types, applies appropriate parsers. All languages unified in one Registry.
What about frameworks?
LOOM works at language level—supports any framework. React, Django, Spring—all recognized and indexed.
Security & Privacy
Does LOOM send my code anywhere?
By default, LOOM processes code locally. Cloud features require explicit opt-in. Enterprise can deploy fully on-premise.
Is my code stored on LOOM servers?
Not unless you choose cloud features. Local scanning stays local. Enterprise options →
Can I use LOOM on proprietary code?
Yes. Many users scan confidential codebases. Local processing means code never leaves your environment.
Pricing & Access
Is LOOM free?
During alpha, we offer a free tier for small projects (1 repo, up to 50 files). For larger projects, contact us about early access.
What does "alpha" mean?
LOOM is in active development. Core features work, but we're still refining the experience. You'll be helping shape the product.
When will full pricing launch?
We're focusing on getting the product right first. Full pricing tiers will be announced as we approach general availability.
Will early users get benefits?
Yes! Alpha testers who help us improve LOOM will receive preferential pricing when we launch.
Still Have Questions?
We're here to help. Reach out directly—you'll talk to the people building LOOM.
Free tier available for small projects during alpha.