Publishers
Learn how to offer your content and monetize it using Fastlane.
Fastlane makes it straightforward to protect and monetize your content. In its most basic setup, you allowlist Fastlane's IP range. You will start receiving HTTP requests coming from that IP range.
When you receive such requests, it means that Toolhouse has already validated and agent, collected the access fee from it, and deposited funds to your account. You can simply respond with your HTML content, and you can optionally choose to serve it as plaintext or Markdown.
Setup access to Fastlane
The basic setup for Fastlane is extremely straightforward:
Apply for access
Fill out this form to get access.
The Toolhouse team will verify ownership of your domains. Once ready, you will be able to set up your pricing and payout details. You will be also able to setup rules for what URLs and domains can be accessed by agents.
Advanced configuration (optional)
In rare cases, you may need to validate Fastlane directly, for example at the WAF layer. We provide an endpoint that allows you to do so.
Learn more: Agent Verification Endpoint
FAQ
Is Fastlane a firewall, reverse proxy, or similar solution?
No. Fastlane is an HTTP client that makes requests on behalf of AI agents that need to access your content. Fastlane requests will be clearly identified in your logs by a specific user agent and a fixed IP range.
Do I have to route all my traffic through Fastlane?
No. Toolhouse does not require changes to your network stack or infrastructure.
How do you ensure unauthorized traffic is protected?
You can protect your traffic by allowing the Fastlane IP range as defined in Basic setup. You can then block any other unrecognized traffic using your existing bot protection solutions.
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