FAQ

Common questions about SimpleBeacon.

Does SimpleBeacon upload my source code?

No. All scanning happens locally in your IDE or browser sandbox. Your code never leaves your machine unless you explicitly choose to upload a report for certificate generation.

What is the difference between Free and Pro?

Free includes 24 real-time regex rules in the VS Code extension and up to 10 local scans per month. Pro ($9/month) adds unlimited pipeline scans, 38 CLI analyzer modules, CI/CD gate integration, custom scanner toggles, full JSON exports, team dashboard, and priority email support.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes. You can cancel anytime from your account settings. You keep access until the end of your billing period. We also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Do you offer refunds?

Pro tier has a 7-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Enterprise refunds are handled per contract.

How do I install the VS Code extension?

Search "Simplebeacon" in the VS Code Extensions marketplace, or visit our listing directly.

How can I verify that my source code never leaves my machine?

You can independently audit our zero-upload claim in three ways: (1) Open Chrome/Firefox DevTools (F12), go to the Network tab, and run a scan — you will see zero outbound payloads containing code. (2) Run Wireshark or tcpdump during a CLI scan to confirm zero external packet egress. (3) Enable Airplane Mode and verify both the browser sandbox and CLI scanner operate flawlessly offline. See our Security & Trust page for detailed audit steps.

Does SimpleBeacon use a Content Security Policy (CSP)?

Yes. Our production site enforces strict connect-src CSP headers that restrict outbound connections to auth and billing endpoints only (https://simplebeacon.ai, Stripe, Cloudflare Insights). The browser itself hard-blocks any accidental or rogue code upload attempt that violates this policy. You can inspect our headers with curl -I https://simplebeacon.ai/dashboard/.

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