Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with ARKA AI in less than 5 minutes.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Visit /sign-up and create your account using email or social login (Google).
✨ Free Tier Included
Every new account starts with 10,000 free tokens per month. No credit card required!
Step 2: Explore the Dashboard
After signing in, you'll land on your dashboard where you can:
- Browse Presets - 80+ ready-to-use AI prompts organized by category
- Upload Files - Process documents, images, and more with AI
- Generate Images - Create images with DALL-E integration
- View Usage - Track your token consumption in real-time
Step 3: Try Your First Preset
- Click "Browse Presets" in the navigation
- Select a category (e.g., SEO, Marketing, Writing)
- Choose a preset (e.g., "Blog Post Writer")
- Fill in the required fields
- Select your preferred AI model (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
- Click "Generate" and watch AI create content for you
💡 Example: Blog Post
Preset: Blog Post Writer
Topic: "10 Tips for Remote Work Productivity"
Model: GPT-4
Result: Complete blog post with intro, 10 detailed tips, and conclusion
Step 4: Upload and Process Files
ARKA AI can process various file types:
- Documents - PDF, DOCX, TXT
- Images - JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
- Data - CSV, JSON
To process a file:
- Navigate to Dashboard
- Click the "Upload File" button
- Select your file or drag & drop
- Choose what you want to do (summarize, analyze, extract data, etc.)
- Get AI-powered results instantly
Step 5: Connect Integrations
Supercharge your workflow by connecting external tools:
🔌 Available Integrations
- • Slack - Send messages to channels
- • WordPress - Publish posts directly
- • GitHub - Create issues & PRs
- • Google Workspace - Gmail, Docs, Sheets
- • Social Media - Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook
- • E-Commerce - Shopify, WooCommerce
- • CRM - HubSpot, Salesforce
⚡ Quick Connect
- 1. Go to Connections
- 2. Click "Connect" on any integration
- 3. Authorize ARKA AI
- 4. Start automating!
Step 6: Create Your First Automation
Automations (Playbooks) let you chain multiple AI tasks together:
🎯 Example Automation
Workflow: "Blog Post to Social Media"
- 1. Generate blog post with AI
- 2. Extract 3 key takeaways
- 3. Create Twitter thread from takeaways
- 4. Generate LinkedIn post
- 5. Post to all platforms automatically
Common Tasks
Generate Content
Use presets like "Blog Post Writer," "Social Media Caption," or "Email Newsletter" to create content in seconds.
Analyze Data
Upload CSV files or connect to databases and use the "Database Explorer" to query data with natural language.
Optimize for SEO
Use SEO presets to optimize titles, meta descriptions, generate schema markup, and create keyword clusters.
Automate Workflows
Create playbooks to automate repetitive tasks like content distribution, data processing, or report generation.
Tips & Best Practices
🎯 Be Specific
The more specific your inputs, the better the AI output. Include context, tone, and desired format.
🔄 Iterate
Don't expect perfection on the first try. Refine your prompts and regenerate as needed.
📊 Monitor Usage
Keep an eye on your token usage in the dashboard to avoid hitting limits.
🤖 Choose the Right Model
GPT-4 for complex tasks, Claude for long documents, GPT-4o-mini for simple tasks to save tokens.