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API Key

GlossaryBy OpenCharts TeamPublished

An API key is the bearer token external clients use to authenticate against the OpenCharts MCP server — scoped, revocable, and tied to your account.

In depth

Create as many keys as you need, each with a name, scope set (read/write/ai), and optional expiration. Keys are hashed at rest; the raw token is shown once on creation. Revoking a key is instant.

Also known as

MCP API keypersonal access token

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