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Create an API key

Create a scoped key for Runtime API requests.

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API keys are created per workspace. They are hashed at rest, and the plaintext secret is shown only once.

In the app

Open API Keys

In the workspace sidebar, open API Keys.

The page shows active and revoked keys, their mode, scopes, created time, and last-used time.

Create a key

Click Create API Key.

Fill in:

FieldNotes
LabelOptional human-readable name, max 80 characters.
ModeLive or Test. Live keys start with sk_live_; test keys start with sk_test_.
ScopesSelect at least one scope.

Choose scopes

Common quickstart scopes:

  • run:write — start, continue, steer, cancel, and delete runs
  • run:read — retrieve runs, turns, and retained events
  • models:read — list and inspect available models

Add more scopes only when needed:

  • files:read — read run files and file content
  • files:write — upload input files
  • agents:read — list and inspect agents
  • agents:write — create, update, archive, and run agents
  • runs:read — list and inspect automation runs
  • runs:write — control run execution
  • env_vars:read, env_vars:write, env_vars:reveal — manage agent environment variables
  • api_keys:manage — create, rotate, and revoke API keys through the API

Copy the secret

After creation, Salambo opens a Copy API Key dialog.

Copy the secret before closing it. You cannot reveal it again.

Runtime-capable scopes

Some scopes can create or access runtime execution data. Creating or rotating a key with these scopes checks runtime billing readiness:

  • run:write
  • files:read
  • files:write
  • runs:write

If the workspace billing owner is not runtime-ready, Salambo blocks creating or rotating a runtime-capable key and shows billing recovery guidance.

Store the key locally

bash
export SALAMBO_API_KEY="sk_live_..."
export SALAMBO_BASE_URL="https://YOUR_SALAMBO_BASE_URL"

Or in a project .env file that is ignored by Git:

bash
SALAMBO_API_KEY=sk_live_...
SALAMBO_BASE_URL=https://YOUR_SALAMBO_BASE_URL

Verify the key

A quick verification call uses models:read:

bash
curl "$SALAMBO_BASE_URL/api/v1/models" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SALAMBO_API_KEY"

Expected shape:

json
{
  "object": "list",
  "data": []
}

data contains active agent models for the workspace. An empty list means the key is valid but there are no active agents available to it.

Revoke a key

Use the row menu on the API Keys page and choose Revoke. Revoked keys lose access immediately and remain visible in the revoked section for audit/history.

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