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API keys & authentication

Store keys securely, use Bearer auth, and avoid the most common “it works locally” problems.

Using a key

Authorization: Bearer ew_xxxxxxxxx

Keep keys out of the browser. Prefer server-side calls and environment variables.

Key safety checklist

  • Never commit keys to git (even “temporary” ones).
  • Rotate keys if they’ve been exposed.
  • Use separate keys for test vs production.