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Aryan Kohli
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πŸš€ Monetize Your Side hustles for every API Call β€” Introducing Klefki Keys

Most developers build amazing things β€” small scripts, AI utilities, automation bots, niche APIs, Chrome extensions, command-line tools, and experimental side projects. But almost none of them get monetized.

I have built Klefki Keys for us pass-time developers. Your users can use it to get an API Key for using your application. (Only you get paid here - 0% platform charges!!)

The application is in beta stage right-now.

πŸ’‘ What Klefki Keys Actually Is

Klefki Keys is a lightweight micro-monetization platform designed for:

  • Solo developers
  • AI tool creators
  • Students and indie hackers
  • SaaS builders validating early ideas
  • APIs or scripts that don’t justify monthly subscriptions

The core idea is simple:
Each user gets credits (β‚Ή1 = 1 credit).
The credits move from developer's account to user's account every time a tool is used. Users only pay for what they actually consume.

πŸ”§ What Makes Klefki Keys Different?

Here’s what makes Klefki Keys stand out compared to typical payment solutions:

  1. Zero setup pain

Just onboard your tool and start receiving usage-based earnings in less than 5 mins.

  1. Usage-based, not subscription-based

Most small tools aren't worth charging monthly for.
But people will happily pay β‚Ή1–₹5 per use.

  1. Pay once for many tools

Klefki allows users to explore different tools - so the money you add to your Klefki balance is not limited for usage on any single application!!!

  1. No infrastructure requirements

Your tool could be:
A Python script
A local CLI tool
A web app
An API endpoint
A desktop app
A mobile app

All you need is Internet + the ability to send one request.

  1. Developer-friendly by design

No lock-in.
No complicated auth flow.
No SDK required.
Just simple, transparent APIs.

  1. Users stay in full control

Users get:

A dashboard
Usage history
Tool-specific keys
Full visibility into spending

Full developer documentation (integration, API usage, tool creation, and guidelines):

πŸ‘‰ Klefki Keys Documentation

Feel free to write to me at - tfypfilms@gmail.com for anything about Klefki keys or for having a coffee with me :)

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