Quick Start
5 minGet up and running with Tork in 5 minutes. This guide covers installation, initialization, and your first API calls.
Prerequisites
- A Tork account - Sign up free
- An API key from your Dashboard
- Python 3.8+ or Node.js 18+
1. Install the SDK
Install the Tork SDK using your package manager:
bash
pip install tork-governanceMCP Users
If you're using Claude, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible tools, you can also install our MCP server:
npm install -g @torknetwork/mcp-server2. Initialize the Client
Create a client instance with your API key:
python
from tork import TorkClient
# Initialize with API key
client = TorkClient(api_key="tork_sk_your_key_here")
# Or use environment variable
# export TORK_API_KEY=tork_sk_your_key_here
client = TorkClient() # Reads from TORK_API_KEYKeep your API key secure
Never commit your API key to version control. Use environment variables or a secrets manager in production.
3. Make Your First API Call
Let's scan some content for PII (Personally Identifiable Information):
python
from tork import TorkClient
client = TorkClient(api_key="your_api_key")
# Scan for PII
result = client.pii.scan(
content="Contact john@example.com or call 555-123-4567"
)
print(f"PII Found: {result['found']}")
print(f"Types: {result['types']}")
print(f"Redacted: {result['redacted']}")
# Output:
# PII Found: True
# Types: ['email', 'phone']
# Redacted: Contact [EMAIL] or call [PHONE]4. Check Policy Before Actions
Before your agent takes an action, check if it's allowed by policy:
python
# Check if an action is allowed
result = client.policy.check(
agent_id="my-agent",
action_type="send_email",
content="Sending confirmation to user"
)
if result['allowed']:
# Proceed with the action
print("Action allowed, proceeding...")
send_email()
else:
# Handle policy violation
print(f"Blocked: {result['reason']}")
print(f"Policy: {result['policy_name']}")5. View Your Dashboard
Now that you've made API calls, visit your dashboard to see the results:
Tork Dashboard
View audit logs, TORKING-X scores, and manage your governance settings.
Congratulations!
You've successfully set up Tork and made your first API calls. Your AI agents are now protected with PII detection and policy enforcement.