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

# Quickstart

> Authenticate and call the Hyze Cloud API in a few minutes.

Get from zero to a working API request.

## 1. Create an API key

1. Open [hyzecloud.com/dashboard](http://hyzecloud.com/dashboard)
2. Go to **Settings → API Keys → Create Key**
3. Copy the key (`hyze_...`) — it is shown once

## 2. Call the API

Base URL: `https://api.hyzecloud.com/api`

```bash theme={"system"}
export HYZE_API_KEY="hyze_your_key"

curl https://api.hyzecloud.com/api/apps/ \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HYZE_API_KEY"
```

A JSON list of apps means auth is working.

### With the SDK

```bash theme={"system"}
npm install @hyzecloud/sdk
```

```ts theme={"system"}
import { HyzeCloud } from "@hyzecloud/sdk";

const hyze = new HyzeCloud({ apiKey: process.env.HYZE_API_KEY });
const { apps } = await hyze.apps.list();
console.log(apps);
```

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