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Authentication

Learn how to authenticate your requests to the BrilliantAI API.

API Keys​

All requests to BrilliantAI API must be authenticated using API keys. You can obtain your API key from the BrilliantAI Dashboard.

API Key Best Practices​

  1. Keep it Secret: Never share your API key or commit it to version control
  2. Use Environment Variables: Store your API key in environment variables
  3. Rotate Regularly: Rotate your API keys periodically for security
  4. Separate Keys: Use different API keys for development and production

Using Your API Key​

HTTP Header​

Include your API key in the Authorization header:

Authorization: Bearer your-api-key

Client Libraries​

Node.js​

import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
    baseURL: "https://api.brilliantai.co",
    apiKey: process.env.BRILLIANTAI_API_KEY
});

Python​

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.brilliantai.co",
    api_key=os.getenv("BRILLIANTAI_API_KEY")
)

Rate Limits​

  • 1000 requests per minute

Error Handling​

Common authentication errors:

  • 401 Unauthorized: Invalid API key
  • 403 Forbidden: Valid API key but insufficient permissions
  • 429 Too Many Requests: Rate limit exceeded

Next Steps​