To get started with documenting your Bubble application using Buildprint, you first need to upload your app's structure. This is done by exporting a .bubble file from your Bubble editor and uploading it to Buildprint.

Step 1: Exporting your .bubble file

1. Navigate to your Bubble application's editor.
2. Go to the Settings tab.
3. Under the General section, find the Export feature.
4. Click the export button to download the .bubble file.

Important Note: The export feature is only available for Bubble applications on an Agency plan or any paid plan. If you are on a free plan, you can optionally switch to a starter free trial to gain temporary access to this feature.

Step 2: Uploading to Buildprint

1. Log in to your Buildprint account.
2. Use the Create New App functionality.
3. You will be prompted to upload the .bubble file you downloaded in Step 1.
4. Select the file and proceed with the upload.

Privacy and Security

Buildprint prioritizes your application's security. Any private API keys and API tokens contained within your .bubble file are automatically removed on your browser before the file is uploaded to Buildprint's servers. This ensures that sensitive credentials never leave your local machine.

Private Mode

During the upload process, you have the option to enable Private Mode. If enabled, Buildprint will automatically delete the uploaded .bubble file from its servers as soon as the documentation generation process is complete. While this enhances privacy, be aware that enabling Private Mode will disable certain application features that rely on the stored file structure.

Step 3: Documentation Generation

After the upload is complete, Buildprint will begin processing your application's structure and generating the documentation.

• The first time you upload an application, this process may take up to 5 minutes. You will receive an email notification once it's finished.
• Future uploads of updated versions of the same application are much faster. Buildprint intelligently detects changes and only re-documents the modified parts, typically taking just a few seconds.

Once the documentation is generated, you can explore it within Buildprint, share it with your team, and keep it updated as your application evolves.