📖 AIKeeper Basic Guide

Everything you need to get started

What is AIKeeper?

AIKeeper helps you organize and access your AI tools in one place. Whether you have Custom GPTs from ChatGPT, Claude Artifacts, or other AI tools, AIKeeper keeps them organized and easy to find.

Think of it as bookmarks for your AI tools, but much better!

Adding Your First Tool

Quick Steps:
  1. Click the + Add New button in the top navigation
  2. Enter a name for your tool (e.g., "Email Writer Pro")
  3. Paste the URL (the web address of your GPT or Artifact)
  4. Select the platform (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
  5. Click Save Tool

The Most Important Fields

Tool Name: What you call it. Make it memorable!

URL: The direct link to access it. Copy this from your browser's address bar.

Platform: Where it lives (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)

Creator Instructions (Highly Recommended!)

This is a big text box where you can paste the instructions from the tool's creator about how to use it. This is super helpful because:

💡 Pro Tip: When you find a new GPT or Artifact, copy the description/instructions right away and paste it into this field. Future you will thank present you!

Organizing with Categories

Categories help you group similar tools together. They're optional, but they make finding things much easier!

Creating Categories

To create a category:
  1. Click Categories in the top menu
  2. Enter a name (e.g., "Writing", "Coding", "Business")
  3. Click Add Category

Simple Category Examples

💡 Getting Started: Don't overthink categories! Start with 3-5 broad categories. You can always add more later or organize them into subcategories.

Finding Your Tools

Using Search

Type anything into the search box at the top of your dashboard. It searches:

Filtering

Use the dropdown menus to show only:

Sorting

Change the order to see:

Using Your Tools

When you're ready to use a tool, just click the Open Tool button. It will:

Marking Favorites ❤️

Found a tool you use all the time? Click the heart icon to mark it as a favorite. Then you can:

Pinning Tools 📌

Pin your most important tools to keep them at the very top of your list, no matter how you sort. Perfect for tools you use daily!

Editing Tools

Made a mistake? Want to add more details? Click the Edit button on any tool to:

Archiving vs. Deleting

Archive (Recommended)

Archiving hides a tool from your main list but keeps all its data and history. Use this when:

To view archived tools, check the "Show Archived" box in the filters.

Delete (Permanent)

Deleting is permanent and can only be done on archived tools. It completely removes the tool and all its data. Only delete if you're absolutely sure you won't need it again.

Personal Notes

Every tool has a "Your Notes" field where you can write anything you want:

These notes are private to you and searchable!

Settings and Customization

Click Settings in the top menu to customize your experience:

Hiding Fields You Don't Use

AIKeeper has lots of features, but you don't have to use them all! In Settings, you can hide:

The data is still saved - hiding just simplifies your interface. You can turn fields back on anytime.

Exporting Your Data

Want to keep a backup or use your data elsewhere? Click Export to CSV in Settings to download all your tools as a spreadsheet.

Quick Tips for Success

🎯 Best Practices:

Common Questions

Do I have to fill in every field?

No! Only the name, URL, and platform are required. Everything else is optional and can be added later.

Can one tool be in multiple categories?

Yes! A tool can be in as many categories as you want. A "Business Email Writer" could be in both "Business" and "Writing".

What if I don't want to use categories?

That's fine! Categories are completely optional. You can find everything with search and filters.

Can I change the name later?

Absolutely! Click Edit on any tool to change anything about it.

Next Steps

You now know everything you need to get started with AIKeeper! Here's what to do next:

  1. Add 3-5 tools you use regularly
  2. Create 2-3 categories that make sense for your work
  3. Try searching and filtering to find tools
  4. Mark your favorites with the heart icon
  5. Explore Settings to customize what you see

When you're ready to learn about advanced features like nested categories, bulk operations, and power user shortcuts, check out the Advanced Guide.