Display.dev publishes HTML and Markdown documents for a company and its agents. It does not run server-side code, build sites or replace an app platform. It has no password links, expiring links, burn-after-read links or end-to-end encryption. Access follows each reader's sign-in. Display.dev runs only as a hosted service. Custom domains, self-serve SAML, folders and search across all artifacts are planned. Invited outside guests can view artifacts. They cannot comment yet.
For plan limits such as storage, upload size and retained versions, see Plans and limits.
Summary
| Display.dev does not | Status | Use instead |
|---|---|---|
| Run server-side code or a database | Not offered | A deploy platform such as Vercel, Netlify or Cloudflare |
| Host a public site with a build pipeline | Not offered | Netlify, Cloudflare Pages or GitHub Pages |
| Gate a link with a password | Not offered | Company or Private visibility |
| Expire a link after a time | Not offered | Remove the invited person, change the audience, or delete the artifact |
| Delete a link after one view | Not offered | A tool with burn-after-read links |
| Encrypt end to end | Not offered | A tool with end-to-end encryption |
| Run on your own servers | Not offered | A self-hosted tool |
| Add a custom domain | Enterprise, by contract | A deploy platform |
| Connect SAML on a self-serve plan | Planned | Google or Microsoft sign-in on Pro |
| Let outside guests comment | Planned | Add the reviewer as an organization member, or collect comments by email |
| Organize artifacts in folders | Planned | Clear artifact names, and the list and search tools |
| Search the text inside all artifacts | Planned | Search artifact names. Search the text of one artifact with dsp search <text> --in <shortId> |
| Publish a directory or a ZIP file | Planned | Publish one self-contained HTML or Markdown file |
| Import Word, PDF, PowerPoint or Excel files | Planned | Convert the file to HTML or Markdown first |
| Edit together with live cursors | Not offered | Google Docs or Notion |
| Run an approval workflow | Not offered | Your ticket or review tool |
Server-side code and public sites
Display.dev serves the file that you publish. Scripts in the file run in the reader's browser. Display.dev does not run your code on a server, store your app data or build a project. A public artifact is one page at a Display.dev URL. It is not a site host.
Use a deploy platform for an application or a marketing site. Use Display.dev for the report, plan, specification or prototype that the agent writes.
Passwords, expiry and end-to-end encryption
Display.dev controls access by identity. A reader signs in with Google, Microsoft or a one-time password sent to an invited email address. There is no shared password for a link. There is no timer that expires a link. There is no link that deletes itself after one view. Display.dev does not encrypt content end to end, so Display.dev can serve the content to a reader who has access.
To stop sharing with one person, remove that person from the artifact. To stop sharing with everyone outside the audience, change the audience. To end all access, delete the artifact. See Sharing and access.
Self-hosting
Display.dev runs only as a hosted service. There is no self-hosted license. To learn where Display.dev stores data and how it protects it, read the security page.
Custom domains and SAML
Artifacts open at <org>.dsp.so. Custom domains and SAML single sign-on are on Enterprise, by contract. Self-serve SAML is planned. Pro includes Google and Microsoft sign-in without SAML. For Enterprise contract terms, see Plans and limits.
Outside guests cannot comment yet
You can invite a person outside your organization by email. They enter a one-time password and view the artifact. They cannot comment or edit. Comments from outside guests are planned. Until then, add the reviewer to the organization as a member, or collect their feedback outside Display.dev.
On Pro and Enterprise, an Owner can restrict Public artifacts or outside sharing for the whole organization. While outside sharing is restricted, invited guests cannot open artifacts. See Organization artifact access.
Folders, search, directories and file imports
These features are planned. They are not available today:
- Folders to organize artifacts.
- Full-text search across all artifacts. Today,
searchfinds artifact names, anddsp search <text> --in <shortId>finds text inside one artifact. - Publishing a directory or a ZIP file. Today, publish one self-contained HTML or Markdown file.
- Imports of Word, PDF, PowerPoint and Excel files.
The roadmap can change. Ask support@display.dev for the current status.
Editing and approvals
An organization member can change a published page in the browser. Each save creates the next version at the same URL. One person edits at a time. Display.dev does not show live cursors for two people who edit at the same time. It has no approval step that blocks publishing. Comments and version history record the review.
FAQ
Does Display.dev host websites?
No. Display.dev publishes single HTML and Markdown artifacts at their own URLs. It does not build projects, run server code or serve a site from a custom domain.
Can I put a password on an artifact?
No. Choose Company or Private visibility. Invited people outside your organization sign in with a one-time password sent to their email.
Can I stop people outside my company from opening artifacts?
Yes, on Pro and Enterprise. An Owner can restrict Public artifacts or outside sharing for the whole organization. Organization members keep their normal access. See Organization artifact access.
Can people outside my company comment?
Not yet. They can view an artifact after an invitation. Comments from outside guests are planned.
Can I run Display.dev on my own servers?
No. Display.dev runs only as a hosted service.