Quick Start
Let's get Telosnex working in less than 5 minutes.
The app links are to a Google doc with instructions on how to test.
Get the App
Telosnex is available on all platforms:
Android: Google Play
iOS: App Store
Linux: Snap Store
Mac: Mac App Store
Web: Telosnex.com
Windows: Microsoft Store
If you're adventurous, you can probably figure out the app just by tapping Get Started.
Get Started
When you open the app, you'll see a banner with a Get Started button.
Press it, and you'll be taken to the Account screen.
The Account Screen guides you through the process of setting up Telosnex.
You can always get to it again:
- From the Home Screen: press the 3 dots below the time, then press Account.
- From the Companion: press the Go button, then press Settings, then press Account
Sign In
Telosnex uses your email to keep track of credits you've purchased to use AIs that run on the cloud.
Choose Sign in with Telosnex to create an account with any email.
You can also use your Google or Apple email.
Telosnex doesn't require an account.
You can use AIs that run on your computer, or AIs you have a developer account for. This is only recommended for advanced users.
Credits
Telosnex saves you money through usage-based billing: only charging you only for AI you use, at cost.
Buy credits by using the buttons on the Account screen.
You get more credits for your money by purchasing on web, Linux, or Windows. Apple and Google require Telosnex to pay them 30% of any money you pay. Our credit card processor, Stripe, only charges ~5%.
Unfortunately, we're not allowed to tell you about this in our apps: Google and Apple's store policies prohibit it.
Membership
Become a member for $10/month and use paid AIs at cost. Want to try before you buy? Guests can still access paid AI, with a markup, like shopping without a club card.
AIs
Press the AIs button to choose your AIs.
The app shows details on their pricing and quality. Those are also documented in the AIs section.
Telosnex offers free options for every AI, except Art and Web Search. All the free options run privately and securely on your device, but they might push your device's capabilities to the limit.
Paid options, on the other hand, run smoothly in the cloud. Telosnex only partners with providers that promise to use your prompts solely for generating answers.
Advanced users may have API keys from developer accounts with AI providers. Settings > API Keys shows how to use them. When you use an API key, the AI provider is contacted directly from your device* and the provider will bill you.
Scripts
Scripts are the heart and soul of Telosnex. They allow you to configure the AI to your heart's content and put you in control. Unlike other AI providers, there's no hidden messages sent with your messages. You can see every step of the process.
You should download Search, Chat, and Art to get started. These scripts are the core of Telosnex and will allow you to chat, search, and create art with the AI.
Once the download is complete, you'll be taken to the script to see how it works. Scripts are not like apps - they're entirely yours once you download them. You have the power to edit every single prompt and tool. Want more search results? Done! Prefer your AI to answer in poetry? No problem!
Done!
You're all set! You can now use Telosnex to chat, search, and create art. Enjoy! 🎉