Getting Started

Get your API key and make your first request in under 2 minutes.

1. Create an Account

Sign up at apicrate.io to create your free account. Once registered, you will have access to the dashboard where you can manage your API keys and monitor usage.

2. Get Your API Key

Navigate to the API Keys section of your dashboard and generate a new key. All keys start with the ac_usr_ prefix and look like this:

ac_usr_k7G2xM9pQ4wL1nR8vT5yB3jF6hD0cA

Keep your key secret. Do not commit it to version control or share it in public channels. Treat it like a password.

3. Choose Your Integration

ApiCrate offers two ways to integrate, depending on your use case:

MCP Server — for AI agents (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf)

Connect your AI client directly to ApiCrate’s tool server using the Model Context Protocol. Your agent can call any of ApiCrate’s tools without writing HTTP requests. See MCP Server for setup instructions.

REST API — for direct HTTP integration

Use standard HTTP requests from any language or framework. Send JSON, get JSON back. Works with curl, Python requests, JavaScript fetch, or any HTTP client. See REST API for endpoint documentation.

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