Reference Center

Back to Basics

The complete directory of tutorials, interactive setup guides, and foundational assets for the Darkling Suite.

Step-by-Step Tutorials

Tool Tutorial Library

Open the how-to library for every Darkling tool. Each tutorial shows what the tool does, when to use it, how to use it in the Suite, and how to use it from its standalone classroom link.

Orientation

Classroom Navigation

Get the lay of the land inside our community. A comprehensive walkthrough of the Codexes, Demos, AI Tools, Skills, and Replays that make up your membership portal.

Interactive Tool Setup

API Credits & Keys

Connect your tools to Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and more. Includes verified console setup guides, live 2026 pricing, and an interactive cost calculator.

Platform Comparison

The Main LLMs

An overview of Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT, and Anthropic Claude. Learn what each platform is best known for, native creative engines, active plans, and usage limits.

Ecosystem Features

Customization & Features

A beginner-friendly guide explaining how to use Scripts, Rules, Projects, Skills, and Plugins/GPTs across each LLM platform with simple analogies.

Asset Directory

Ecosystem Tool Index

A complete index of all tools in our Standalone and Suite directories. Explains what each tool is, what it does, and how authors can use them.

Strategy Guide

Marketing Basics

A detailed crash course on Hooks, Teasers, Reels, and Slideshows. Learn the formatting rules and placement tips to maximize reader conversion across feeds.

Resource Center

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Resolutions for rate limits, API credential authentication issues, local-first execution explanations, and data privacy security rules.

Ecosystem Updates

More tutorials, outline sheets, and copywriting templates will be added to this reference portal as new tools are deployed. Keep this page bookmarked as your Darkling reference hub.