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# API

- [API Keys](https://docs.uiuc.chat/api/api-keys.md): Before you can start using the API, you need to generate an API key. This key is essential for authenticating your requests and ensuring secure communication with our services.
- [Endpoints](https://docs.uiuc.chat/api/endpoints.md): The most important API endpoints developers will want to use.