API Manager FAQs

Question 1

How does API Manager help with API key validation and rotation?

Accepted Answer

It automatically detects over 26 services from key prefixes and allows live validation against actual service APIs (using free metadata endpoints). For rotation, it provides a streamlined workflow to update a key across multiple `.env` files simultaneously, ensuring consistency.

Question 2

What is MCP server mode and how can I use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server mode allows AI agents, such as Claude Code, to manage your API keys using natural language commands. You can integrate it into your AI environment to automate tasks like finding specific keys, validating them, or initiating rotation workflows via prompts.

Question 3

Is API Manager a secure vault for my API keys?

Accepted Answer

No, API Manager is primarily a management and workflow tool, not an encryption vault. Its password acts as a screen guard against shoulder-surfing, but it doesn't encrypt your keys at rest. For strong secret protection, consider dedicated solutions like 1Password CLI or cloud KMS.

Question 4

What are the installation requirements for API Manager?

Accepted Answer

API Manager is designed for simplicity. It's a single Python file with no external `pip install` dependencies, requiring only Python 3.9+. Installation is a straightforward `curl -O` command followed by `python3 api-manager.py` to start the web UI.

Question 5

What is API Manager and what problem does it solve?

Accepted Answer

API Manager is a single-file Python tool that helps developers centralize, validate, and rotate API keys spread across all `.env` files on their local machine. It solves the common problem of forgotten, stale, or duplicated keys across numerous projects, often found in various `.env` configurations.

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