DEV Community: Aryan Kohli

Ever felt like "THAT WAS MY IDEA!?"

Aryan Kohli — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:48:43 +0000

Past few months, I was working to build a set of tools.

An AI based voice translation app - that not only does a simple translation but also makes sure that speaker's lipsync doesn't get effected much with the new audio
Klefki Keys - A mechanism to monetize AI Translator application - basically an API Key as a Service type platform. The aim was that I should be able to use same platform for monetizing any project I make, infact any project that anyone makes.

But after i completed done with development of Klefki Keys, guess what?? Youtube has released AI translations T_T. Now my translations are still better than those done by youtube's translator - but I am sure it won't take them long to cover up the gap. Similarly, Instagram has also released AI translation for its creators (and Instagram's AI translations are pretty damn good!!).

Months wasted for not just creating something that no one needs. But a support system for it as well.

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How can I improve my side hustle?

Aryan Kohli — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:42:21 +0000

Yesterday, for the first time I introduced the world to something I have been working on for few months.

My post on Klefki Keys - https://dev.to/dev_man/monetize-your-side-hustles-for-every-api-call-introducing-klefki-keys-2go8

To summarize - Klefki keys allows developers to monitize their APIs / scripts or any side hustle (with no commission deducted, its a free to use tool!) by generating API Keys for their users.

Ever since I started working on it this is atleast 3rd or 4th time when planned on launching it - but guess what? I would stop myself everytime thinking - "Hmm.. I don't think this is enough yet - let me add xyz feature or fix abc bug then it should be good to launch". Having gone through this cycle many times now I finally decided to not work on any more development unless that dev work is any user's need.

"Feedback is all you need."

Klefki Keys is still in its early stages, and I’d really appreciate any thoughts from the community —

I'm particularly looking for:

In what ways can I increase my reach and make more people aware of what I have built?
How do I make sure I am reaching the right audiance?
Any bugs, inconsistencies or security risks that you spot.
Suggestions for better documentation or API design.
Ideas to improve the onboarding and dashboard experience.

Even a small comment or quick impression helps a lot — it genuinely shapes the direction of the platform!!

🚀 Monetize Your Side hustles for every API Call — Introducing Klefki Keys

Aryan Kohli — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:17:55 +0000

Most developers build amazing things — 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.

💡 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 (₹1 = 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.

🔧 What Makes Klefki Keys Different?

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

Zero setup pain

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

Usage-based, not subscription-based

Most small tools aren't worth charging monthly for.
But people will happily pay ₹1–₹5 per use.

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!!!

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.

Developer-friendly by design

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

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):

👉 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 :)