Setup Guide
📋 Before You Start
Updated
What You Need
Before setting up Mission Control HQ, make sure you have:
1. AI Subscription ✅
You need one of these. Eleven providers are supported and you can mix and match after setup: the four below get full walkthroughs, and Claude Code, Grok, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Kimi, Qwen Cloud, and OpenRouter each connect in about a minute from AI Tokens (see Connect Your AI).
Option A: ChatGPT subscription (recommended, flat rate)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT flat-rate | $100-$200/month | The tiers sized for an always-on squad. Recommended |
Connect in AI Tokens after setup. Enable "Device code authorization" in ChatGPT Settings > Security first.
Option B: Claude subscription (pay-as-you-go)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Pro/Max | $100-$200/month | Requires Extra Usage enabled |
As of April 2026, Claude charges API prices for third-party usage. Enable Extra Usage to continue.
Option C: MiniMax
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MiniMax Coding Plan | See MiniMax pricing | Connected via device code |
Option D: Z.AI (GLM-5.2 models)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GLM Coding Plan | See Z.AI pricing | Connected via API key |
2. Telegram Account ✅
You'll create a bot on Telegram. Make sure you have:
- Telegram installed (desktop or mobile)
- An active Telegram account
3. Terminal Access (Claude path only) ✅
Connecting Claude uses a one-command setup token from your computer. Every other provider signs in from the dashboard (a browser sign-in or a pasted key) - skip this section and the next unless you're bringing Claude.
You'll run ONE command to get your setup token:
| Operating System | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Mac | Terminal or iTerm |
| Windows | PowerShell or Command Prompt |
| Linux | Any terminal |
4. Node.js (Claude path only)
You'll need Node.js to generate the Claude setup token. If you don't have it yet:
- Go to nodejs.org
- Download the LTS version (recommended)
- Run the installer, clicking Next/Continue through the steps
- Done! You're ready to generate your setup token
That's it. No command line needed for installation.