A regular artifact is a snapshot; a live artifact pulls fresh data each time it loads (via MCP), so a dashboard shows what's true right now. They live in Claude and need a paid plan.
Live vs. static — and where Hushdrop fits
Live artifacts are great inside Claude. But when you need to hand a client or teammate a stable, private snapshot — on your domain, password-protected, no Claude account required — export the HTML and Hushdrop it. Hushdrop is for sharing the artifact, not replacing the live view.
Share a snapshot on your domain
Hushdrop dashboard.html -p client-2026
Branded, encrypted client-side, live on your domain in ~1s.
FAQ
Do live artifacts need a paid Claude plan?
Yes — live artifacts + persistent storage require Pro/Max/Team/Enterprise. Sharing a snapshot with Hushdrop works on any plan.
Is it really open-source and self-hosted?
Yes — MIT licensed, and it runs on your own Vercel Blob + domain. No third party ever holds your content (it's encrypted client-side) or controls your URL.