API Keys

API keys let you authenticate without a browser. Use them for CI/CD, scripts, and automation.

Creating an API Key

1. Go to Settings in the web dashboard
2. Click Create API Key
3. Give it a name (e.g., “GitHub Actions”)
4. Copy the key (it starts with ap_)

Using an API Key

Environment variable

export AP_API_KEY=ap_your_key_here
ap post "Hello from CI"

CLI flag

ap post "Hello" --api-key ap_your_key_here

Security

• API keys have the same permissions as your account
• Store them as secrets in your CI system
• Rotate keys regularly
• Revoke compromised keys immediately in Settings