Guide

Getting Started

Everything you need to know to start using AI tools.

The Basics

How These Tools Work

Each tool in this collection uses artificial intelligence to do something creative or useful — writing poetry, generating ideas, summarizing text, and more. You provide the input, and an AI model does the heavy lifting.

Why do I need to configure anything?

The AI doesn't live inside this app. It runs on a remote service (like Groq, Google, or OpenAI) or on your own computer (like Ollama or the Claude CLI). The Settings page is where you tell the tool which AI to talk to and how to authenticate.

Think of it like a pen — the app is the paper, and the AI provider is the pen. You need both.

The good news: you only configure this once. All tools in this collection share the same settings.

Recommended

Quick Start (5 minutes)

The fastest way to get going is with a free API key. No software to install.

1

Get a free API key from Groq

Go to console.groq.com, sign up (Google or GitHub login works), go to API Keys, and click Create API Key. Copy it.

2

Open Settings

Open Settings from the link below the compose area on any tool page. Make sure Groq is selected as the Active Provider.

3

Paste your API key

Click Configure next to Groq, paste your key, then click Save Settings.

4

Use any tool

Open the tool's page, provide your input, and go. All tools will use the provider you just configured.

Understanding the Options

Two Ways to Connect

The Settings page offers two connection modes. Here's the difference:

Browser Direct
Your browser calls the AI provider's API directly using an API key you provide. Nothing else to install.
Local Server
A small Node.js server runs on your computer and routes requests through the Claude or OpenAI command-line tools.

Most people should use Browser Direct. The Local Server mode is for developers who already have Claude Code or Codex installed on their machine and prefer not to manage API keys.

Zero Setup

Chrome Built-in AI

If you're using Chrome 138+, you may not need to configure anything at all. Chrome includes Gemini Nano, a small AI model that runs directly on your computer — no API key, no account, no cost.

When no other provider is configured, the tool will automatically detect and use Chrome's built-in AI if it's available. You can also select it manually in Settings.

Requirements: Chrome 138+, 22 GB free disk space, 4 GB+ GPU memory, 16 GB+ RAM. The Prompt API may need to be enabled in chrome://flags — see the Setup Guide in Settings for instructions.

Limitations: Chrome only (not Firefox/Safari/Edge). Gemini Nano is a smaller model, so results may be less polished than cloud providers. English-focused. Works offline after the model is downloaded.

Browser Direct Mode

Available Providers

Pick any of these. Each one has a setup guide built into the Settings page.

Free Providers

Paid Providers

Tip: Each provider has a built-in Setup Guide in the Settings page. Click Configure next to any provider, then expand the Setup Guide section for step-by-step instructions.

Advanced

Local Server Mode

If you have Claude Code (Anthropic's CLI) or Codex (OpenAI's CLI) installed on your computer, you can use them as the AI backend for every tool on this site. A small local Node.js server acts as a bridge between the browser and the CLI — no API key needed in the browser.

Most people don't need this. Browser Direct mode with a free API key (like Groq) is simpler and requires no software installation. This option is for developers who already have Claude Code or Codex set up.

What You Need

Download the Server

The server is a single folder with no dependencies — no npm install required.

Download AI Server (34 KB)

Setup

1

Extract the zip

Unzip ai-server.zip to any folder on your computer. You'll see Start Server.bat, server.js, config.json, and supporting files.

2

Start the server

Double-click Start Server.bat (Windows) or run node server.js in a terminal. You should see:

Server running at: http://localhost:5002

Leave this window open while you use the tools.

3

Switch to Local Server mode

Open Settings, change the Connection Mode to Local Server, and choose your CLI provider (Claude CLI or Codex).

4

Save and use any tool

The Server URL defaults to http://localhost:5002/generate — leave it as-is. Click Save Settings, then open any tool and start using it.

Configuration (Optional)

Edit config.json in the server folder to customize:

Troubleshooting


Remote Access (Optional)

Want to use your AI server from another device — your phone, a tablet, or a different computer? You can expose the server to the internet using a Cloudflare tunnel. It's free, requires no account, and the URL changes each time for security.

What You Need

Setup

1

Create a password

Create a file called password.txt in the server folder. Put a strong password on the first line. This protects your server from unauthorized access.

2

Restart the server

Stop and restart Start Server.bat. You should see Auth: enabled (password.txt) in the console output.

3

Start the tunnel

Double-click Start Tunnel.bat (included in the download) or run:

cloudflared tunnel --url http://localhost:5002

After a moment you'll see a URL like https://random-words.trycloudflare.com. Copy it.

4

Configure your browser

On any device, open Settings, switch to Local Server mode, and set:

  • Server URL: https://your-tunnel-url.trycloudflare.com/generate
  • Server Password: the password from your password.txt

Save and start using any tool.

Security: The tunnel URL changes every time you restart cloudflared. Always use a strong password. Without password.txt, anyone with the URL could use your AI server.

Help

Troubleshooting

"AI not configured"

You haven't set up a provider yet. Open Settings and configure an API key or start the local server.

"Failed to parse response JSON"

The AI returned something unexpected. Try clicking the retry button to generate again. If it keeps happening, try a different provider or model.

"Connection refused" (Server mode)

The local server isn't running. Make sure you've started the server with node server.js before using the tool. See the setup guide in Settings for details.

CORS errors (Ollama)

Ollama blocks browser requests by default. Open a terminal and run:

setx OLLAMA_ORIGINS "*"

Then restart Ollama (close the tray icon and reopen it).

Unexpected or low-quality results

AI models can be inconsistent. Try clicking the retry/regenerate button, or switch to a different provider. Paid providers (Claude, GPT-4o) tend to produce higher quality output than free ones.

Important

Privacy & API Key Storage

Where are my settings stored?

Your API keys and all settings are saved in your browser's local storage — a small data store that lives on this computer only, inside this specific browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, saved to the cloud, or shared with anyone.

Who sees my API key?

When you use a tool, your API key is sent directly from your browser to the AI provider you selected (for example, Groq or OpenAI) to authenticate your request. It is never sent anywhere else. In Local Server mode, the key stays on your machine entirely — the server runs locally and the CLI tools use their own authentication.

Can someone else see my keys?

Anyone with access to this browser on this computer could view your stored API keys. Your keys are saved in plain text in the browser's local storage.

How do I remove my keys from this computer?

Open the Settings page and click the Clear All Settings & API Keys button at the bottom. This permanently erases all API keys, provider selections, and preferences from the browser. Nothing will remain after clearing.

Using a public or shared computer? Always click Clear All Settings & API Keys on the Settings page before you leave. This is the only way to ensure your API keys are not accessible to the next person who uses this computer.