Authentication & Account
Set up your API credentials for CreatiVault Skills
Getting Your API Key
- Register a CreatiVault account at app.creativault.ai
- Log in and go to the Skills page from the sidebar menu
- Click Create API Key and enter a name for your key
- Copy the key immediately — it will only be shown once
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CV_API_KEY | Yes | Your CreatiVault Open API Key |
| CV_USER_IDENTITY | Yes | Your registered email address |
| CV_API_BASE_URL | No | Custom API endpoint (defaults to https://openapi.creativault.ai) |
Security Best Practices
- Never commit your API key to version control
- Use environment variables or a
.envfile - Rotate your API key periodically
- Use separate keys for development and production