Authentication

API Keys

IndieFooter uses API keys to authenticate requests. You can create and manage API keys in your dashboard under Settings → API Keys.

API Key Format

All IndieFooter API keys are prefixed with IF_ for easy identification:

Example Request

Here's how to use your API key in a JavaScript fetch request:

const response = await fetch('https://api.indiefooter.com/v1/products', {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer IF_your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

Code Examples

Next.js

import { IndieFooter } from 'indiefooter';

export default function Page() {
  return (
    <main>
      <h1>My App</h1>
      {/* Your content */}
      
      <IndieFooter 
        apiKey={process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_INDIEFOOTER_KEY}
      />
    </main>
  );
}

React

import { IndieFooter } from 'indiefooter';

function App() {
  return (
    <div className="App">
      <header>My App</header>
      {/* Your content */}
      
      <IndieFooter 
        apiKey={import.meta.env.VITE_INDIEFOOTER_KEY}
      />
    </div>
  );
}

Creating API Keys

To create a new API key:

1. Log in to your dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
3. Click "Create New Key"
4. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "Production Site", "Blog Footer")
5. Copy and store your key securely

Key Management

Best practices for managing your API keys:

Security Best Practices

Environment Variables

Store your API key in environment variables:

# Next.js
NEXT_PUBLIC_INDIEFOOTER_KEY=IF_your_api_key_here

# Vite/React
VITE_INDIEFOOTER_KEY=IF_your_api_key_here

Rate Limiting

API keys are subject to rate limits to ensure fair usage:

• •Free tier: 10,000 requests per month
• •Basic plan: 50,000 requests per month
• •Pro plan: Unlimited requests

Error Responses

Common authentication errors:

{
  "error": {
    "message": "Invalid API key",
    "type": "authentication_error"
  }
}

{
  "error": {
    "message": "Rate limit exceeded",
    "type": "rate_limit_error"
  }
}

Next Steps