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Authentication

Every FindIP API request requires Bearer token authentication via the Authorization header.

API key format

API keys follow the format psk_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Issue and manage keys in the dashboard.

Important

Keep your API key secure. Don't expose it in client-side code, public repositories, or browser requests. Use server-side env vars or a server-side proxy.

Sending authenticated requests

Include your API key in the Authorization header with the Bearer prefix:

cURL
curl -X POST https://api.findip.ai/search \
-H "Authorization: Bearer psk_live_your_api_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"query": "semiconductor etching process", "top_k": 5}'
Python
import requests

response = requests.post(
  "https://api.findip.ai/search",
  headers={
      "Authorization": "Bearer psk_live_your_api_key",
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  json={
      "query": "semiconductor etching process",
      "top_k": 5,
  },
)
data = response.json()
JavaScript (Node.js)
const response = await fetch("https://api.findip.ai/search", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer psk_live_your_api_key",
  "Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
  query: "semiconductor etching process",
  top_k: 5,
}),
});
const data = await response.json();

Rate limiting

Search calls deduct from your monthly subscription quota. Detail / drawings / document fetch are not counted. When the quota is exceeded, the API returns 429 Too Many Requests. A 60-requests-per-minute rate limit applies separately to all calls.

PlanMonthly search quota
Free30 / month
Basic300 / month
Pro1,000 / month
EnterpriseCustom

Key management

You can manage API keys easily from the dashboard:

  • Issue multiple keys per environment (dev, production)
  • Immediately revoke leaked keys
  • Monitor per-key usage and request logs
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