Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PhoenixCode AI
General
What is PhoenixCode AI?
PhoenixCode AI is an enterprise platform that transforms legacy applications (Delphi, COBOL, VB6, PowerBuilder, FoxPro) into modern cloud-native solutions using .NET 10 + Angular 21 + SQL Server. It combines 70% deterministic rule-based transformations with 30% generative AI for context understanding.
How is PhoenixCode different from manual rewriting?
Manual migration takes 12-18 months with 8-12 developers and costs $880K-$1.66M. PhoenixCode automates the process in 3-4 months with 2-3 reviewers for $255K-$465K. Our 74-step pipeline with 6 quality gates ensures consistent, verifiable output.
What output does PhoenixCode generate?
Clean Architecture .NET 10 backend, Angular 21 standalone components with DevExtreme, SQL Server migrations, Docker configurations, CI/CD pipelines, comprehensive documentation, and auto-generated tests — all production-ready.
Is my source code safe?
Yes. PhoenixCode Lens runs 100% locally on your machine. Only small code fragments are sent to our AI proxy for business rule extraction. We offer full on-premise deployment for the Platform. Your code never leaves your network.
PhoenixCode Lens
What legacy technologies does Lens support?
Full support for Delphi/Object Pascal (DFM forms, PAS units, Paradox databases), Angular/TypeScript (components, services, routes), and .NET/C# (controllers, Entity Framework, NuGet dependencies).
What do I get in the free tier?
Analyze up to 10 files and 5,000 lines of code with no license key. You get a dependency graph, component inventory, and complexity analysis. AI business rule extraction requires a paid license (Starter: $2,000).
How long does an analysis take?
A typical Delphi project with 500 files scans in under 60 seconds. AI rule extraction adds 2-5 minutes depending on complexity and the number of AI calls in your tier.
What report formats are available?
HTML interactive dashboard with D3.js visualization, professional DOCX report, JSON structured data export, and CSV inventory export. The dashboard includes dependency graphs, risk matrices, and effort estimates.
How do I install Lens?
Install as a .NET global tool:
dotnet tool install -g PhoenixCode.Lens.Cli. Requires .NET 10 SDK and Node.js 22+ (for Angular analysis). Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.Can Lens connect to the Platform?
Yes. Lens v1.5.0 includes a
push command that sends your assessment blueprint directly to the Platform for one-click migration start. Run phoenixcode-lens push after your scan.PhoenixCode Platform
How many AI agents does the Platform use?
75 AI agents organized in 3 tiers: 6 Master Agents (Analysis, Architecture, Backend, Frontend, Quality, Documentation), 18 Domain Agents, and 51 Specialist Agents. Masters use Claude Opus, Domain and Specialists use Claude Sonnet.
What are the 6 quality gates?
1) Build Verification — code must compile. 2) Unit Tests — 90%+ must pass. 3) Integration Tests — 100% must pass. 4) Security Scan — no critical OWASP vulnerabilities. 5) Code Quality — score >= 70%. 6) Functional Equivalence — migrated code produces same outputs as legacy.
What is the 74-step pipeline?
6 phases: Analysis (steps 1-15), Design (16-25), Backend Generation (26-40), Frontend Generation (41-55), Integration (56-62), and Quality (63-74). Each step is deterministic and traceable. Every transformation is logged for audit compliance.
Can I deploy on-premise?
Yes. The Platform supports full on-premise deployment behind your firewall with Docker/Kubernetes. Air-gapped deployment is available using Ollama as the local LLM provider.
What LLM providers are supported?
Claude (primary), GPT-4 (fallback), Gemini (cost-optimized), and Ollama (local/air-gapped). The Platform automatically selects the best provider based on task complexity and cost constraints.
Pricing & Licensing
Is there a free trial?
PhoenixCode Lens has a free tier: 10 files, 5,000 LOC, 1 stack (Delphi), 7-day access. No credit card required. The Platform offers a pilot program with 40% discount for the first 5 customers.
How is Platform pricing structured?
Per-project licensing: Starter ($2,500/mo, 1 project), Professional ($10,000/mo, 5 projects), Enterprise ($25,000/mo, unlimited). Includes AI compute costs, support, and updates.
What's the ROI?
For a 200K LOC Delphi system: manual migration costs $880K-$1.66M over 12-18 months. PhoenixCode delivers the same result for $255K-$465K in 3-4 months. That's 55-72% savings.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. Enterprise tier includes unlimited projects and custom SLAs. Contact sales@phoenixcode.ai for multi-project or portfolio-wide migration pricing.
Security & Compliance
Is PhoenixCode SOC 2 compliant?
We are pursuing SOC 2 Type II certification. Our Platform includes complete audit trails, role-based access control, encryption at rest and in transit, and secret rotation.
How do you handle source code privacy?
Lens runs locally — your code stays on your machine. The Platform can be deployed on-premise. When using our SaaS, code is processed in isolated containers, encrypted, and deleted after migration completes.
What about regulatory compliance?
Every transformation step is logged and traceable. The Platform generates complete documentation for SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001 requirements. Audit trails are immutable and exportable.