API Keys

🔑 API Keys Overview

⚠️ Beta Feature: API Keys functionality is currently in beta and will be fully released in the future. This documentation provides a preview of planned capabilities.

tDoc will provide secure API access through developer-managed API keys, allowing programmatic interaction with the platform:

🔐 Types of API Keys

tDoc will support multiple API key types to address different security and access requirements:

• Read-Only Keys: Limited access for data retrieval operations
• Write Keys: Permissions to modify and create resources
• Full Access Keys: Complete API access for advanced integrations
• Scoped Keys: Custom-defined access limited to specific resources or operations

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🔄 Key Lifecycle Management

Once released, you'll be able to manage the complete lifecycle of your API keys:

🆕 Creating API Keys

• Purpose-Defined: Label each key with its intended use
• Expiration Settings: Set automatic expiration dates for enhanced security
• Access Scoping: Limit each key to specific operations and resources
• Environment Targeting: Create separate keys for development and production

🔍 Monitoring Usage

• Activity Logs: Track all operations performed with each key
• Usage Metrics: Monitor rate limits and consumption patterns
• Anomaly Detection: Receive alerts for unusual access patterns

🧪 API Implementation

📋 Standard Authentication Flow

When implemented, the API authentication will follow industry-standard practices:

• Bearer Authentication: Include your API key in request headers
• JWT Support: Time-limited tokens for enhanced security

🛡️ Security Best Practices

tDoc's API system is being designed with security as a priority:

• IP Restrictions: Limit API access to specific IP addresses or ranges
• Rate Limiting: Protect against abuse with intelligent rate limiting
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive records of all API operations

🚀 Planned API Capabilities

The upcoming API release will support these key operations:

• Event Management: Programmatically manage users and permissions
• Task Automation: Trigger and monitor automated workflows
• Integration Hooks: Connect with third-party services and tools

💻 API Documentation

When released, comprehensive documentation will be available including:

• Interactive API Reference: Try API calls directly from documentation
• Code Samples: Ready-to-use examples in multiple languages
• Tutorials: Step-by-step guides for common integration scenarios

Next Steps

While API Keys are in development, explore these related features:

• Current Integration Options
• Webhook Configuration
• Third-Party Authentication