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Documentation Index

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Get up and running with the Tess AI API in a few minutes.

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Create an API Key

To use the Tess AI API, you’ll need an API key. You can create one by:
  1. Going directly to #Tess AI → User Tokens
  2. Or navigating through the UI:
    • Visit #Tess AI
    • Click on the User Menu
    • Select “API Tokens”
    • Click “Add New Token”
Configure your API key as an environment variable. This approach streamlines your API usage by eliminating the need to include your API key in each request. Moreover, it enhances security by minimizing the risk of inadvertently including your API key in your codebase.

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve made your first API call, you can explore: