> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flipsidecrypto.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API

> Get started with the Flipside API — authentication, API keys, and usage basics

The Flipside API gives you programmatic access to blockchain data, queries, AI agents, and
automations. All endpoints are available at `https://api.flipsidecrypto.xyz/public/v3`.

## Authentication

All API requests require an API key passed in the `x-api-key` header.

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" https://api.flipsidecrypto.xyz/public/v3/queries
```

## Getting an API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Flipside">
    Go to [flipsidecrypto.xyz](https://flipsidecrypto.xyz) and sign in to your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to API Keys">Go to **Settings** → **API Keys**.</Step>

  <Step title="Create a key">
    Click **Create API Key**. Copy your key and store it securely — it won't be shown again.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Rate Limits

API keys are subject to rate limits based on your plan. Contact
[support@flipsidecrypto.com](mailto:support@flipsidecrypto.com) if you need higher limits.

## Base URL

All endpoints use the following base URL:

```
https://api.flipsidecrypto.xyz/public/v3
```

## What You Can Do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Queries" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/api-reference/queries/list-queries">
    Create, execute, and retrieve results from SQL queries across 20+ blockchain networks.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Agents" icon="robot" href="/api-reference/agents/list-agents">
    Interact with AI-powered agents for blockchain analysis and automation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skills" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/api-reference/skills/list-skills">
    Access specialized AI skills for targeted analytical tasks.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automations" icon="clock" href="/api-reference/automations/list-automations">
    Schedule and manage automated query runs and workflows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>