79Autoken

API Keys

API keys authenticate your requests to the Autoken API. Learn how to create, manage, and use API keys securely.

Creating an API Key

  1. Navigate to Settings → API Keys in your dashboard
  2. Click "Create New Key"
  3. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Production Server", "Development")
  4. Copy your API key immediately - it will only be shown once

Important

API keys are only shown once when created. Store your key securely - if you lose it, you'll need to create a new one.

Using Your API Key

API keys can be provided in two ways:

1. Environment Variable (Recommended)

Set the AUTOKEN_API_KEY environment variable:

export AUTOKEN_API_KEY="sk_your_api_key_here"

Client libraries automatically use this environment variable.

2. Direct Initialization

Pass the API key when creating a client:

Python:

from autoken import Autoken

client = Autoken(api_key="sk_your_api_key")

TypeScript:

import { Autoken } from 'autoken';

const client = new Autoken({ 
  apiKey: 'sk_your_api_key' 
});

3. HTTP Authorization Header

For direct API calls, include the key in the Authorization header:

curl -X POST https://autoken.devrupt.io/api/v1/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"task": "translate-text", "input": {"text": "Hello", "language": "es"}}'

Security Best Practices

  • •Never commit API keys to version control. Use environment variables or secret managers.
  • •Use separate keys for development, staging, and production environments.
  • •Rotate keys regularly and immediately if you suspect a key has been compromised.
  • •Limit key scope - create keys with minimal required permissions when possible.
  • •Monitor usage - check your dashboard for unusual activity patterns.

Managing API Keys

From your dashboard, you can:

  • •View all your API keys and their creation dates
  • •See the last time each key was used
  • •Delete keys that are no longer needed
Manage API Keys