Documentation

Everything you need to know to use Helokn effectively.

Getting Started

Installation & Setup

Get started with Helokn in minutes. Create your first organization and invite team members.

User Management

Manage users, set permissions, and configure roles for your organization.

Basic Concepts

Learn about assessments, rubrics, submissions, and grades in Helokn.

Advanced Topics

Custom Rubrics

Create evaluation criteria tailored to your organization's needs.

Helokn TA Configuration

Configure how Helokn TA evaluates submissions based on your rubrics and personal grading style.

Analytics & Reporting

Generate insights, track progress, and export reports from your assessments.

API Reference

The Helokn Grading REST API v1 allows you to integrate AI-powered grading with your own applications and systems.

Authentication

All API requests require a Trust API key in the X-Trust-Api-Key header or Authorization: Bearer header. API keys must include LEA acknowledgment (FERPA compliance) to enable grading access.

Endpoints

Core endpoints: GET /api/v1/assignments, POST /api/v1/submissions, GET /api/v1/submissions/:id, GET /api/v1/submissions/:id/audit. See GET /.well-known/mcp.json for a machine-readable API manifest.

Webhooks

Receive real-time notifications for grading completion and Trust Seal issuance events.

MCP Integration

AI assistants can discover and use Helokn's grading capabilities via the MCP server at /mcp (SSE transport). The MCP manifest at /.well-known/mcp.json includes FERPA compliance notices required for all integrations.