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Authentication
Send your key on every request:
X-API-Key: sk_live_xxxxxxxx
Content-Type: application/json
Do not use Authorization: Bearer for API keys.
Key prefixes
| Prefix | Created in | Works with |
|---|---|---|
sk_live_… | Production /api-mcp | https://api.scaliq.ai/public/v1 only |
sk_test_… | Development app | https://apidev.scaliq.ai/public/v1 only |
Wrong environment → 401 unauthorized.
To browse the MCP tool catalog without a key, see MCP.
Who can use the API
| Allowed | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Paid ScaliQ (Stripe / AppSumo) | Free / trial |
| Shared team members (owner-scoped) | Frozen team members |
Workspace data is always the owner’s. Max 5 API keys per workspace (default).
A key created by a team member stops working as soon as that member is frozen or removed from the workspace (401 unauthorized), even though the key still exists. Ask the workspace owner to create a replacement key.
Manage keys
app.scaliq.ai/api-mcp — create, list (lastUsedAt), delete to revoke. Secret shown once on create.