Authentication

Learn how to authenticate your API requests using API keys.

API Keys

DevUtils uses API keys to authenticate requests. Each API key is tied to your account and can be used to access all API endpoints based on your subscription plan.

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

Using Your API Key

Include your API key in the Authorization header of every request:

Authorization Headerhttp

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Example request with authentication:

cURL Examplebash

curl -X POST https://api.devutils.io/v1/screenshot \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com"}'

Creating API Keys

To create a new API key:

Log in to your DevUtils dashboard
Navigate to API Keys in the sidebar
Click "Create New Key"
Give your key a descriptive name
Copy and securely store your new API key

Important

API keys are only shown once when created. Make sure to copy and store your key securely before closing the dialog.

Security Best Practices

Never expose API keys in client-side code or public repositories
Use environment variables to store API keys in your applications
Rotate your API keys periodically
Delete unused API keys from your dashboard
Use separate API keys for development and production environments

Using Environment Variablesjavascript

// Node.js example
const apiKey = process.env.DEVUTILS_API_KEY;

fetch('https://api.devutils.io/v1/screenshot', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ url: 'https://example.com' })
});