import Layout from "@/components/Layout"; import SEO from "@/components/SEO"; import { Breadcrumbs } from "@/components/dev-platform/Breadcrumbs"; import { ThreeColumnLayout } from "@/components/dev-platform/layouts/ThreeColumnLayout"; import { CodeTabs } from "@/components/dev-platform/CodeTabs"; import { Callout } from "@/components/dev-platform/ui/Callout"; import { Card } from "@/components/ui/card"; import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"; import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge"; import { Zap, Key, Code, Rocket, CheckCircle2, ExternalLink } from "lucide-react"; import { Link } from "react-router-dom"; const steps = [ { id: "signup", title: "Create Account", icon: CheckCircle2 }, { id: "api-key", title: "Get API Key", icon: Key }, { id: "first-request", title: "First Request", icon: Code }, { id: "explore", title: "Explore API", icon: Rocket }, ]; export default function QuickStart() { const sidebarContent = (
Follow this guide to make your first API request and start building with AeThex.
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This guide will help you make your first API request in under 5 minutes. You'll learn how to authenticate, fetch data, and start building.
First, you'll need an AeThex account to access the developer dashboard.
Sign up for free
Visit aethex.dev/login and create your account
Verify your email
Check your inbox and click the verification link
Complete onboarding
Set up your profile and choose your primary realm
Free for developers
All AeThex accounts include free API access with generous rate limits. No credit card required.
Navigate to the developer dashboard to create your first API key.
Go to Developer Dashboard
Visit Dashboard → API Keys
Create new key
Click "Create Key" and give it a name (e.g., "Development Key")
Choose permissions
Select scopes: read for getting started
Save your key
Copy the key immediately - it won't be shown again!
⚠️ Keep your API key secret
Never commit API keys to git or share them publicly. Store them in environment variables or a secure secrets manager.
Let's fetch your user profile to verify everything works.
🎉 Success!
If you see your profile data, you're all set! Your API key is working correctly.
401 Unauthorized
Check that your API key is correct and includes the Bearer prefix
429 Too Many Requests
You've hit the rate limit. Wait a minute and try again.
Now that you're authenticated, try out these common operations.
Fetch the latest posts from the community feed
Share content with the community
Find creators by arm or skill
Discover job opportunities on the platform
You're ready to build! Here are some resources to help you continue:
Complete documentation of all endpoints, parameters, and responses
Manage your API keys, monitor usage, and track analytics
Get help, share projects, and connect with other developers