API Key
An API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate requests to an API. It grants access to specific resources and rate limits. API keys should be kept secret and rotated regularly; they should never be exposed in client-side code or version control.
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What is API Key?
An API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate requests to an API. It grants access to specific resources and rate limits. API keys should be kept secret and rotated regularly; they should never be exposed in client-side code or version control.
How is API Key related to Rate Limiting?
Rate Limiting in short: Rate limiting controls how many API requests a client can make in a given time window, preventing abuse and ensuring fair resource distribution. isMalicious enforces per-key rate limits and returns HTTP 429 with a Retry-After header when limits are exceeded.
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