How to use TryTokka

Four steps from sign-up to peace of mind. Most people are fully set up in under five minutes.

Start free trial →Open setup wizard
  1. 1

    Create your free account

    1 min

    Sign up with email or Google/GitHub. No credit card required for the 7-day trial.

    • Go to Sign up and choose email or social login.
    • You land in the setup wizard automatically — Scout walks you through the rest.
    • Your workspace is created instantly. Solo plan includes a full-featured trial.

    Tip: Use the same email you use for billing alerts so Scout can reach you.

    Start free trial →
  2. 2

    Connect your first AI provider

    2 min

    Paste an API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or OpenRouter. Keys are encrypted before they touch our database.

    • Pick a provider in the setup wizard (or Connections in the sidebar).
    • Follow the step-by-step instructions to find your key in the provider dashboard.
    • Optional: add a project tag like "Main app" to split spend later.
    • TryTokka syncs usage immediately — your dashboard populates within seconds.

    Tip: We only request read/billing access. Your prompts and outputs never leave your provider.

    How we protect keys →
  3. 3

    Set a spend alert

    30 sec

    Choose a daily or monthly dollar limit. Scout emails you when you cross it — before the invoice.

    • During setup, enter a threshold (e.g. $50/month).
    • Pick daily or monthly — most indie devs start with monthly.
    • Confirm your email. You can add more alerts anytime under Alerts.

    Tip: Start with your last month's bill as the limit, then tighten once you see patterns.

  4. 4

    Build your daily habit

    30 sec/day

    Open the dashboard once a day. Scout's briefing tells you if you're safe — that's the whole job.

    • Check today's spend and how much budget remains.
    • Glance at the trend chart — catch spikes early.
    • Hit Sync now anytime you want fresh numbers.
    • Use ⌘K (Ctrl+K) to jump to Connections, Alerts, or the full guide.

    Tip: Pair it with morning coffee. Consistency beats checking only when bills arrive.

    Open dashboard →

Optional — after setup

Take TryTokka with you

Install the web app, Chrome extension, and widget API live on our Downloads page — with step-by-step guides for every platform.

Open Downloads →

Your 30-second daily routine

This is the habit loop that prevents surprise invoices.

  1. 1.Open TryTokka (or check the email alert Scout sent)
  2. 2.Read Scout's daily briefing — green, amber, or red
  3. 3.Note today's spend vs. your remaining buffer
  4. 4.Sync if you just ran a heavy batch job

Quick answers

Do I need a credit card to try TryTokka?

No. The 7-day trial is full access with no card required.

Which providers are supported?

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, plus manual entry for flat tools like Cursor Pro.

Can my team see the same dashboard?

Yes — upgrade to Team, invite members by email, and everyone gets read-only visibility.

What if I skip the setup wizard?

Go to Connections to add a provider anytime, or press ⌘K and search "Setup wizard".

Can I install TryTokka as an app?

Yes. Add it to your home screen on iPhone (Safari), Android (Chrome), or desktop (Chrome/Edge). You get the full dashboard in its own window, plus an optional spend badge on the icon.

What is the widget token for?

It is a read-only key that lets the Chrome extension, home-screen badge, or your own scripts fetch month-to-date spend via /api/widget-summary — without your login session. Create and copy it under Settings → Apps & widget.

Ready to try it?

Scout is waiting. Full product, 7 days, no card.

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