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API Keys provide programmatic access to Onyx APIs, enabling you to build custom applications, integrate with external systems, and automate workflows.
API Keys exist as distinct users in Onyx, allowing you to trace activity and manage permissions at the key level.

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API Key Types

There are three types of API keys:
Can access all endpoints, including those pre-fixed with admin/.Use cases:
  • Full system administration
  • User management operations
  • Data management and analytics
  • Complete access to all Onyx features
⚠️ Use with caution: Admin keys have unrestricted access to your Onyx instance.
Can access the non-admin endpoints like Search, Chat, Agents, and Actions.Use cases:
  • Building chat applications
  • Implementing search functionality
  • Creating and managing agents
  • Running actions and workflows
✅ Recommended: Most users should use Basic API Keys for application development.
Read-only Agent access. Can post messages to Chat endpoints, but cannot read chat history.Use cases:
  • Highly restricted environments
  • Specific use cases requiring minimal permissions
  • Testing with limited scope
Coming soon: User-Scoped Token tied to a specific user’s permissions and data access.

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Creating API Keys

1

Navigate to API Keys

In the Admin Panel, go to API Keys.
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Create New API Key

Click Create New API Key and select the appropriate key type for your use case.Create API Key interface
3

Save and Copy Key

After creation, immediately copy and securely store the API key.
You will see your new API key along with all of your existing keys on the API Keys page. From this page, you can regenerate, rename, or delete your API keys.