Question 1

Does Patito slow down my workflow?

Accepted Answer

No. Ads only appear in the idle status bar while the AI model is processing a request. They never interrupt a prompt, response, file read, or any active command.

Question 2

What AI tools are supported?

Accepted Answer

Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and agy. More integrations are actively planned. If you use a tool that isn't listed, contact us — we prioritize by demand.

Question 3

How much can I earn?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how heavily you use your AI tools. Developers who run long coding sessions can expect to offset a meaningful portion of their monthly AI subscription costs.

Question 4

How is revenue calculated?

Accepted Answer

Revenue is split based on impressions delivered from your devices. Each impression is worth a fraction of the block price. You keep 90% of the revenue your devices generate.

Question 5

When can I withdraw?

Accepted Answer

When your balance reaches $10.00. Withdrawals are processed within 5 business days. We currently support PayPal for payouts.

Question 6

Is my usage data shared with advertisers?

Accepted Answer

No identifiable data is ever shared. Advertisers see aggregate impression counts only. We never expose device details, usage patterns, or your identity to ad buyers.

Question 7

How do I link multiple devices?

Accepted Answer

From your dashboard, navigate to Devices and click "Link device." You'll get a unique code to run in your CLI. Each device earns independently.

Question 8

Can I turn it off temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can pause ad delivery for any device from the Devices tab in your dashboard. Impressions simply stop and resume when you re-enable.

Question 9

What does an ad look like in the terminal?

Accepted Answer

A single line of plain text, up to 100 characters, shown in the CLI status area while the AI is processing. No images, no HTML — clean and contextual.

Question 10

How are impressions counted?

Accepted Answer

One impression = one display of your ad in a status bar. Impressions are counted on delivery, not on click. There is no click-through metric.

Question 11

What is the difference between Standard and Priority?

Accepted Answer

Standard blocks enter normal rotation. Priority blocks are served more frequently and shown before standard ads when multiple campaigns compete for the same slot.

Question 12

What ads are allowed?

Accepted Answer

Developer tools, SaaS products, technical services, hiring — anything relevant to engineers. No crypto speculation, gambling, adult content, or spam. All copy is reviewed before going live.

Question 13

Can I edit my ad after launching?

Accepted Answer

You can update ad text, but changes require re-review (typically within 24 hours). The campaign stays paused during review and resumes automatically once approved.

Question 14

What happens to unused blocks?

Accepted Answer

Unused blocks are held in your account indefinitely. They can be applied to new or future campaigns. We do not issue refunds for purchased blocks.

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