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API key required

All /v1/* endpoints require a valid API key. Requests without a key receive a 401 Unauthorized response.
Every SkyTools account — including Free — can create API keys. Your tier only affects rate limits.

Tiers

Getting an API key

  1. Create a free account at skytools.app
  2. Go to the Developer Dashboard
  3. Sign in with your SkyTools account (email, Google, or Discord)
  4. Click Create API Key
  5. Copy your key — it starts with sk_
You can create multiple keys, rename them, and revoke them at any time from the dashboard.

Sending your key

Include your API key using either of these methods:

Code examples

Error responses

No key provided

Invalid or revoked key

Key security

  • Keep your key secret. Never commit it to source control or expose it in client-side code.
  • Use environment variables to store your key in applications.
  • Revoke compromised keys immediately in the Dashboard and create a new one.
  • Subscription expiry: If your subscription lapses, your keys remain valid but revert to Free tier rate limits (60 req/min). There is a 3-day grace period after expiration before the downgrade takes effect.