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Authentication

Parselyze uses API key authentication for public parsing endpoints.

API Key Header​

Include your API key in requests:

x-api-key: your_api_key_here

Getting Your API Key​

  1. Log in to Parselyze
  2. Go to Dashboard → API Keys
  3. Generate a key
  4. Store it securely

Security note: the full key is only shown once when it is created.

Public API Endpoints Using API Keys​

  • POST /documents/parse
  • POST /v1/documents/parse/async
  • GET /v1/jobs/:jobId

Best Practices​

  • Use different API keys for development and production
  • Rotate keys periodically
  • Never commit keys to source control
  • Store keys in environment variables or a secrets manager

Common Errors​

StatusMeaning
401Missing or invalid API key
429Rate limit exceeded

See Error Handling.

Base URL​

https://api.parselyze.com