API Keys

API keys are used for authentication when using Alex Code and other CoreSynth services via API.

Overview

Generating an API Key

Step 1 — Log in to the Dashboard

1. Log in at coresynth.io 
2. Go to Account Settings in the dashboard

Step 2 — Create a New Key

1. Go to the API Keys section
2. Click “Generate new key”
3. Enter a name for the key (e.g. “Claude Code”, “Production”)
4. Select permissions (scopes)
5. Click “Create”

Step 3 — Save the Key

Warning: The key will be shown only once. Save it immediately to a secure location.

Using API Keys

Claude Code

# Set environment variable
export ALEX_CODE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
 
# Start Claude Code
claude-code

Cursor

// settings.json
{
  "externalAiProviders": {
    "alexCode": {
      "apiKey": "your-api-key-here",
      "endpoint": "https://api.coresynth.io/v1"
    }
  }
}

OpenCode

# Configuration in ~/.opencode/config.yaml
providers:
  alexCode:
    api_key: your-api-key-here
    endpoint: https://api.coresynth.io/v1

VS Code

// settings.json
{
  "alexCode.apiKey": "your-api-key-here",
  "alexCode.endpoint": "https://api.coresynth.io/v1"
}

Windsurf

// windsurf.json
{
  "ai_providers": {
    "alexCode": {
      "api_key": "your-api-key-here",
      "endpoint": "https://api.coresynth.io/v1"
    }
  }
}

Managing Keys

Viewing Active Keys

In the API Keys section, you will see a list of all keys:

Deleting a Key

1. In the key list, click “Delete” for the respective key
2. Confirm deletion
3. The key is immediately deactivated

Regenerating a Key

If a key is compromised:

1. Delete the existing key
2. Create a new key
3. Update configuration in all clients

Security Recommendations

• Do not store keys in code — use environment variables
• Use different keys for different environments (dev/prod)
• Regularly check key activity
• Delete unnecessary keys — minimize risk
• Do not share keys — each user should have their own

Scopes (Permissions)

Next Steps

• Alex Code — Standalone AI service
• API Integration — Technical documentation

Need help? Open a support ticket .