tk_ quickstart

Two minutes. Seven models. Zero regrets.

1. Use the Web App

1
Sign up

Go to toolkit-llm.com/chat and sign up with email or Google. You get $2 free credits.

2
Start chatting

The chat surface uses Toolkit's self-hosted models. 7 models routed automatically by task type.

3
Open Command Center

Go to toolkit-llm.com/app for the full workspace: Code, Files, Voice, Camera, Models, Routing, Compute.

2. Use the API

1
Get an API key

Go to Dashboard → API Keys and create a key.

2
Make a request
curl https://api.toolkit-llm.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer tk_live_YOUR_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "toolkit-chat-turbo",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
    "stream": true
  }'

OpenAI-compatible. Drop-in replacement for any SDK.

3
Add credits

Go to Billing to add credits ($5–$100). Pay as you go, no subscription required.

3. Use with Claude Code

Route Claude Code through Toolkit-LLM's self-hosted models instead of Anthropic's API.

1
Install tk-helper
npx @toolkit-cli/tk-helper

Interactive wizard. Validates your API key, configures Claude Code automatically.

2
What it does

Writes ~/.claude/settings.json with:

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN": "tk_live_YOUR_KEY",
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "https://api.toolkit-llm.com/v1",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL": "toolkit-code-backend",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL": "toolkit-base",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODEL": "toolkit-code-turbo"
  }
}
3
Use Claude Code normally
claude "build me a landing page"

Claude Code runs through Toolkit's models. Same UX, self-hosted inference.

4
Uninstall
npx @toolkit-cli/tk-helper uninstall

Removes Toolkit env vars from Claude Code. Restores default behavior.

4. Connect ChatGPT Subscription

Use your ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) or Pro ($200/mo) subscription through Toolkit. GPT-5.4 at your flat rate — no per-token billing.

1
Start tk-helper bridge
npx @toolkit-cli/tk-helper connect

Opens browser for OpenAI authentication. Runs a local bridge on localhost:1455.

2
Keep the bridge running
npx @toolkit-cli/tk-helper start

The web app at toolkit-llm.com auto-detects the bridge and routes thinking/compute requests through your ChatGPT subscription.

3
Check status
npx @toolkit-cli/tk-helper doctor

5-point health check: API key, Claude Code, ChatGPT OAuth, bridge server.

Models

Defaulttoolkit-chat-turboFast everyday chat32K
Pro Chattoolkit-chatDeeper reasoning32K
Assistanttoolkit-baseBusiness & analysis200K
Buildertoolkit-codeFull-stack coding131K
Backendtoolkit-code-backendArchitecture & APIs65K
Voicetoolkit-voiceReal-time speech512
Cameratoolkit-camVisual understanding1K
ChatCommand CenterAdd CreditsPricingModels