Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Persona in Transcodes?
A Persona is a reusable AI onboarding manual. It combines an Instruction, focused Rules, repeatable Skills, and a Knowledge Base of durable facts. See https://transcodes.io/docs/persona and https://transcodes.io/docs/persona/knowledge-base.
Which AI apps does Transcodes Persona support?
You can apply the same Persona to Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and Antigravity. Cursor Personas are applied per project. Claude Code, Codex, and Antigravity also support a global Persona on the current device.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Download the Transcodes desktop app and use it to create, edit, apply, and sync a Persona. The Windows installer is x64, supports Windows 10 and later, and should be run as administrator. See https://transcodes.io/docs/persona/cli-dashboard.
Where are my Personas stored?
Personas are stored locally under ~/.transcodes/personas/<name>/ on your device. Applying a Persona writes the host files on that device. Versioning publishes a numbered revision so another machine can get the latest. See https://transcodes.io/docs/persona/versioning.
Can I share a Persona with teammates?
Yes. Sign in and use Synchronization in the desktop app. Upload to Remote publishes a new numbered revision to the organization. Teammates get the latest, then apply it on their own device.
Is a Persona the same as an RBAC role?
No. A Persona controls how an AI agent writes and behaves. An RBAC role controls what an authenticated member or token is allowed to do. They solve different problems and can be used independently.
Does Transcodes also protect sensitive AI actions?
Yes, as an optional governance layer. Transcodes can require permissions and step-up authentication before protected actions, then record the outcome in audit logs. Creating and applying a Persona does not require that workflow. AI Agent (MCP) installation is not available yet.
How much does Transcodes cost?
One person using Transcodes on this computer is free for life. An organization is $6 per accepted member each month, starting with the first member. A pending invite is not billed. See https://transcodes.io/pricing.