Cookbooks
Practical, step-by-step guides for integrating Checkpoint into your applications
Welcome to Checkpoint Cookbooks
Cookbooks are hands-on, scenario-based guides that walk you through specific integrations from start to finish. Unlike general documentation, cookbooks focus on doing — with real code, real configurations, and real outcomes.
New to Checkpoint? Start with Getting Started to understand the core concepts, then return here for implementation guides.
Featured: identiclaw
Deploy your first AI agent with its own cryptographic identity in under 10 minutes. Connect it to Telegram and start chatting.
| Cookbook | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| identiclaw Quickstart | 10 min | First agent, Telegram bot, fastest path |
Choose Your Path
Checkpoint offers three complementary capabilities. Select the one that matches your goal:
Detect — Know What's Visiting Your Site
Passive AI agent detection for analytics and visibility. No blocking, just intelligence.
| Cookbook | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Quick Start | 5 min | Marketing sites, CMS, no-code |
| Beacon Integration | 15 min | SPAs, React/Vue apps |
| Middleware Detection | 20 min | Next.js/Express server-side |
Enforce — Block Unwanted Agents
Active detection plus policy enforcement. Block, redirect, or challenge detected agents.
| Cookbook | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Setup | 10 min | Any domain, zero code |
| Middleware Enforcement | 20 min | Next.js/Express apps |
| Policy Configuration | 15 min | Fine-tuning enforcement |
Govern — Authorize AI Agents
Deploy MCP-I servers to grant controlled access to verified AI agents.
| Cookbook | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard Deploy (Managed) | 15 min | Quick start, one-click setup |
| Self-Host (BYOK) | 30 min | Full control, custom infra |
| MCP to MCP-I Migration | 25 min | Existing MCP servers |
Quick Decision Matrix
Not sure where to start? Use this matrix:
| I want to... | Use | Cookbook |
|---|---|---|
| See what AI agents visit my marketing site | Detect | Pixel |
| Track agent activity in my web app | Detect | Beacon |
| Block ChatGPT from scraping my content | Enforce | Gateway |
| Protect my API from unauthorized agents | Enforce | Middleware |
| Let verified agents use my MCP server | Govern | Dashboard Deploy |
| Add identity to my existing MCP server | Govern | Migration |
Cookbook Conventions
All cookbooks follow the same structure:
- Goal — What you'll achieve
- Prerequisites — What you need before starting
- Time Estimate — How long it takes
- Steps — Numbered, actionable instructions
- Verify — How to confirm it's working
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and fixes
- Next Steps — Where to go from here
Code examples are copy-paste ready. Environment variables use the CHECKPOINT_ prefix for consistency.
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Ready? Pick a cookbook above and let's build something.