Questions
Common questions.
What is API Key (Agent)?
An API key is a static secret an agent can present to an API.
How is API Key (Agent) used in production?
It is simple to use but weaker than short-lived, scoped tokens because it is harder to rotate and easy to over-share.
Which terms are related to API Key (Agent)?
Closely related concepts include Agent Capability, Exfiltration via Agent, AI Agent, MCP Server Discovery. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.
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