Setup Api Key
Helps with setup and configuration, API as part of agent workflows workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add setup-api-key npx -- -y @trustedskills/setup-api-key
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"setup-api-key": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/setup-api-key"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The setup-api-key skill allows users to configure and manage API keys required for accessing external services or APIs. It streamlines the process of setting up authentication credentials, ensuring secure and authorized interactions with third-party platforms.
When to use it
- When integrating an AI agent with a service that requires API key authentication.
- Before deploying an application that relies on external APIs for data retrieval or processing.
- When managing multiple API keys across different services in a centralized manner.
Key capabilities
- Configures API keys for various services.
- Validates and stores credentials securely.
- Provides instructions for generating and setting up API keys.
Example prompts
- "Set up an API key for the ElevenLabs text-to-speech service."
- "Configure my AI agent to use the OpenAI API with the provided key."
- "Help me generate and store a new API key for this application."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure you have the correct permissions to access the service's API before attempting setup.
- Store API keys securely, avoiding hardcoding them in client-side code or public repositories.
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