Public vs. Private Apps: A Guide to Permissions
Everything you need to know about visibility settings, who can see your code, and how to control access.
ClipVibe is built on the principle of "Open by Default, Private by Choice." Understanding how visibility works helps you manage your profile effectively.
Typically Open Source
By default, apps published to the Gallery are considered "Open Source".
- View Code: Anyone can click the "View Code" button to see how your app was built.
- One-Click Copy: Anyone can copy your code to their own editor to remix or improve it.
This promotes a learning community where we build on each other's prompts.
Visibility Levels
| Level | Link Access | Gallery Listing | Profile Listing | Search Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public | Everyone | Yes | Yes | Indexed |
| Stealth | Everyone (Shareable) | No | No (Hidden) | No Index |
| Draft | Only You (LoggedIn) | No | Drafts Tab (Private) | No Index |
Private Code?
Currently, all published apps (Public and Stealth) expose their source code via the "View Source" button. Only Drafts are truly code-private (encrypted at rest, accessible only by you).
If you need to host confidential logic (e.g., API keys), ClipVibe's client-side architecture is not the right place. Never paste API keys into client-side code, regardless of visibility settings.