API Key Management

The Seek-api key is the sole means of authenticating your HTTP requests. It is a secure token generated via the dashboard, designed to be transmitted in your request headers.

Generating an API Key

Authentication: Log in to your member area at console.seek-api.com.
Access Settings: Open the user menu (top right) and select the API Keys section.
Creation: Click Create Key and assign a descriptive name to facilitate management (e.g., Prod-Backend-Main, Dev-Local-Testing).
Secure Save: Copy the key immediately. For security reasons, it will not be displayed again after the window is closed.
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Technical Implementation

Authentication is performed via the x-api-key header.

HTTP Example

GET https://api.seek-api.com/v1/workers
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

JavaScript Example

const res = await fetch('https://api.seek-api.com/v1/workers', {
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  },
});

cURL Example

curl https://api.seek-api.com/v1/workers \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Governance and Security

Parameter	Limit / Value
Maximum keys per account	10
Default state	Active

Security Recommendations:

Environment Variables: Never hardcode API keys in your source code. Use environment variables (SEEKAPI_API_KEY).
Environment Isolation: Generate distinct keys for each environment (development, staging, production) to limit the impact of a potential compromise.
Regular Rotation: We recommend rotating your keys periodically.

Revoking a Key

In case of suspected compromise, you can instantly revoke a key from the API Keys section of the dashboard. Any request using a revoked key will receive a 401 Unauthorized error.

Next Step

Now that your authentication is configured, you can execute your first worker →