Client trust and usage
Why Cloud AI is enforced on the server.
The desktop app runs on the user's machine. Only the authenticated account on Shape Cloud decides whether an AI request is allowed.
Official builds
Shape Cloud AI requires an official release (error 3000 otherwise). Local editing still works in any build. Contributors building from source can develop the IDE without Cloud AI.
Rules of thumb
| Kind | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Display | Client may show cached usage for UX. Never the authority. |
| Client gate | Client may require sign-in before sending. Not the only check. |
| Server authoritative | Server allows or denies against real account state. |