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The Meibel API uses API keys to authenticate requests. All API requests must include your API key in the Meibel-API-Key header.

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API Keys

Your API key carries many privileges, so be sure to keep it secure. Do not share your API key in publicly accessible areas such as GitHub, client-side code, or in your applications.

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Obtaining an API Key

  1. Sign in to your Meibel Dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings > API Keys
  3. Click “Create New API Key”
  4. Give your key a descriptive name
  5. Copy the key immediately — you won’t be able to see it again
API keys should be stored securely in environment variables or a secrets management solution, never in your codebase.

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Making Authenticated Requests

All API requests must be made over HTTPS and include a Meibel-API-Key header with your API key.

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Using cURL

curl -X GET https://api.meibel.ai/v2/datasources \
  -H "Meibel-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

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Using the SDKs

The official SDKs handle authentication for you when provided with an API key: 
from meibel import MeibelClient
import os

client = MeibelClient(api_key=os.getenv("MEIBEL_API_KEY"))

datasources = client.datasources.list_datasources()

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API Key Security Best Practices

To keep your API keys secure:
1

Use environment variables

Store API keys in environment variables, not in your code
2

Implement key rotation

Rotate your API keys periodically
3

Set appropriate permissions

Create keys with the minimum necessary permissions
4

Monitor usage

Regularly review API key usage in the dashboard
5

Revoke compromised keys

Immediately revoke any keys that may have been compromised

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Troubleshooting Authentication

If you’re experiencing authentication issues:
  • Ensure your API key is valid and active in the dashboard
  • Check that you’re using the Meibel-API-Key header (not Authorization)
  • Verify there are no extra spaces or characters in your key
  • Confirm your API key has the necessary permissions
If problems persist, contact support@meibel.ai for assistance.