Direct answer
Steering Connect includes 3 unique immutable publication snapshots per billing period. Rebuilding or downloading EPUB/PDF files again from the same snapshot does not consume another unique package.
What consumes allowance
The first successful finalization of a new, unique manuscript-and-metadata snapshot consumes one package for the period.
What does not consume allowance
Same-snapshot retries, status checks, rerender generations, and repeated downloads do not consume another unique package.
After a manuscript change
A chapter or metadata change creates a different reviewable state. Finalizing that changed state creates a new immutable snapshot and may consume allowance.
Rendering can be delayed
A queued or processing result is not failure. Wait for retry_after_seconds, then check status instead of finalizing again.
Frequently asked
Does downloading EPUB and PDF count as two packages?
No. Both formats belong to the same immutable snapshot.
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Canonical URL: https://www.bookwriter.vip/mcp/guide/publication-packages · Updated July 15, 2026