Authentication

Memoid uses API keys to authenticate requests.

Getting Your API Key

1. Log in to your dashboard
2. Navigate to your project settings
3. Copy your API key

Your key will look like:

mem_sk_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Using Your API Key

Include the key in the Authorization header:

curl -X POST https://api.memoid.dev/v1/memories 
  -H "Authorization: Bearer mem_sk_live_xxxx" 
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" 
  -d '{"messages": [...]}'

Key Types

Type	Prefix	Use Case
Live	mem_sk_live_	Production applications
Test	mem_sk_test_	Development and testing

Test keys use isolated data and don’t count toward usage limits.

Security Best Practices

Never expose keys in client-side code

API keys should only be used server-side. Never include them in:

• JavaScript bundles
• Mobile app code
• Public repositories

Use environment variables

Store your API key in environment variables rather than hardcoding:

export MEMOID_API_KEY=mem_sk_live_xxxx

Rotate keys regularly

Generate new keys periodically and revoke old ones.

Use separate keys per environment

Create different keys for development, staging, and production.

Rate Limits

Plan	Requests/minute	Memories/month
Free	60	10,000
Pro	600	100,000
Enterprise	Unlimited	Unlimited

Rate limit headers are included in all responses:

• X-RateLimit-Limit: Maximum requests per minute
• X-RateLimit-Remaining: Requests remaining
• X-RateLimit-Reset: Timestamp when limit resets

Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized

• Check that your API key is correct
• Ensure the key hasn’t been revoked
• Verify the Authorization header format

429 Too Many Requests

• You’ve exceeded rate limits
• Wait for the reset time or upgrade your plan