FAQ

What work should I give a Scribe?

Start with repeatable work that has clear inputs and an easy way to check the output: support triage, weekly reports, prospect research, invoice intake, dependency checks, or account follow-up. Keep legal, financial, medical, employment, and other high-risk decisions behind human approval.

How do I check the work?

Review the activity trail. Obelisk records what the Scribe did, why, when, which systems it used, and what it produced. Set success criteria before the work starts.

What will it cost?

The standard rate is $30/hr for active work only, rounded to 2-minute blocks. Each Scribe has a $20/mo minimum that counts toward usage. Waiting for your reply or approval is not billed as active work.

What can a Scribe access?

Only the systems and credentials you provide or approve. Access is scoped to your organization, credentials are encrypted, and the work is recorded in logs and audit trails. You are responsible for making sure the Scribe is allowed to use the third-party systems you connect.

What happens when a Scribe gets stuck?

It should ask for help instead of guessing. Common handoffs include approval before sending, review before merging, confirmation before changing spend, or escalation of a support ticket with context.

What is the best first Scribe to hire?

Pick work you already understand but do not want to keep doing. Daily support triage, weekly reporting, invoice intake, competitor research, dependency checks, and campaign checks are good starts.

Where should I not use a Scribe yet?

Do not hand off work where a mistake could create serious legal, financial, employment, medical, or safety consequences unless a qualified human reviews and approves the action.