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Expand Up @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ In the [web app](https://app.basicmemory.com), go to **Settings → API Keys**

### Click Create Key

Keys are grouped by workspace. Click **Create Key** next to the workspace you want the key for (Personal or a Team), then confirm with **Create**.
Keys are grouped by workspace. Click **Create Key** next to the workspace you want the key for, then confirm with **Create**. Only owners and admins can create keys.

### Name Your Key

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| Best for | CLI, scripts, automation | Interactive apps |
| Token refresh | No (long-lived) | Yes (short-lived + refresh) |
| Revocation | Per-key | Per-session |
| Access | Full workspace access (project-scoped keys available via API) | Full account access |
| Access | Full access to the key's workspace | Full account access |

Use **API keys** for:
- Command-line tools
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