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Getting an API key

VidJutsu uses a credit-based system with Stripe checkout. No sign-up form — just pay and get your key.

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1. Start checkout

curl -X POST https://api.vidjutsu.ai/v1/auth/setup \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "credits": 100,
    "email": "you@example.com"
  }'
This returns a Stripe checkout URL. Open it in your browser and pay with any credit or debit card.

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2. Poll for your key

After payment completes, your API key is ready: 
curl "https://api.vidjutsu.ai/v1/auth/status?session=cs_..."

{
  "status": "completed",
  "apiKey": "vj_live_abc123...",
  "clientId": "cl_xyz789",
  "balance": 100
}
Store your API key securely. It cannot be retrieved again — only rotated.

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Using your API key

Pass the key in the X-Api-Key header on every request: 
curl https://api.vidjutsu.ai/v1/balance \
  -H "X-Api-Key: vj_live_abc123..."

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Rotating your key

If your key is compromised, rotate it. The old key is immediately invalidated. 
curl -X POST https://api.vidjutsu.ai/v1/auth/rotate-key \
  -H "X-Api-Key: vj_live_abc123..."

{
  "apiKey": "vj_live_new_key...",
  "clientId": "cl_xyz789",
  "message": "API key rotated successfully. Old key is now invalid."
}

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Recovering your key

Lost your key? Request a recovery email: 
curl -X POST https://api.vidjutsu.ai/v1/auth/recover \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "email": "you@example.com" }'

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Payment methods

Available now:
  • Any credit or debit card via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc.)
Coming soon: MPP x402 protocol. Native USDC payments directly from your agent — no checkout flow, no card required. Pay per-request with stablecoins.