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Agent Management

API Keys

Generate and manage API keys for agent integration

What are API Keys?

API Keys are authentication keys to access your agent via API. With an API key, you can integrate your agent into applications, bots, or other platforms.

API Keys Page

Screenshot: API Keys Page

Use Cases:

  • Integration with WhatsApp Bot
  • Integration with Discord, Telegram, Slack
  • Custom applications or websites

Creating an API Key

Create API Key Form

Screenshot: Create API Key Form

  1. 1
    Open API Keys Tab

    Click "API Keys" tab on agent page

  2. 2
    Click Create API Key

    Click "Create API Key" button

  3. 3
    Fill the Form

    Name *

    API key name (e.g., WhatsApp Bot, Discord Integration)

    Response Format *

    Response format: Markdown, WhatsApp, Custom Platform, or Custom Example

  4. 4
    Save & Copy

    Click "Create API Key" and COPY the key shown (only shown once!)

Response Formats

Markdown

Standard format with markdown (bold, italic, list, etc)

WhatsApp

Special format for WhatsApp (with emoji and WhatsApp formatting)

Custom Platform

Specify platform name (Discord, Telegram, Slack, etc) and AI will adapt format

Custom Example

Provide example chat messages and AI will mimic that format

After Successful Creation

API Key Created Successfully

Screenshot: API Key Created Successfully

Success Modal:

  1. 1
    API Key Displayed

    Full key displayed in modal (ONLY THIS ONCE!)

  2. 2
    Copy Key

    Click "Copy Key" button to copy to clipboard

  3. 3
    Save Securely

    Save key in secure place (password manager, env file, etc)

  4. 4
    Click Done

    After copying, click "Done" - key will be masked in list

View API Keys List

API Keys List

Screenshot: API Keys List

Information on API Key Card:

Name

API key name you provided

Response Format

Response format badge (Markdown, WhatsApp, etc)

API Key (Masked)

Masked key - only last 8 characters visible (e.g., ••••••••abcd1234)

Created Date

When key was created

Last Used

When key was last used for API call

Actions

Edit and Delete buttons

Deleting an API Key

  1. 1
    Click Delete Button

    Click "Delete" button on the API key card you want to remove

  2. 2
    Confirm

    Confirmation modal will appear, click "Delete" to confirm

  3. 3
    API Key Deleted

    API key will be removed from system

What Happens When Deleting?

  • API key can no longer be used to access agent
  • All apps/integrations using this key will error
  • Key is permanently deleted (cannot be undone)
  • You must create a new key if you want to use the API again

Very Important!

  • API key is ONLY shown ONCE when created. Copy and save it securely!
  • After modal is closed, key will be masked (only last 8 characters visible)
  • Do not share API key with others

Tips & Tricks

  • Create separate API keys for each integration (easier to manage)
  • Use descriptive names (e.g., "WhatsApp Bot Production")
  • If key is lost, delete and create a new one