Eden API Overview#
The Eden API provides programmatic access to Eden's AI agents, creative tools, and generation capabilities. This RESTful API allows you to integrate Eden's AI-powered content creation directly into your applications.
Getting Started#
Base URL#
Authentication#
All API requests require authentication using an API key passed in the request headers:
API Key Security
Never expose API keys in frontend code. Use environment variables or a backend proxy to keep your keys secure.
Getting Your API Key#
To access the Eden API, you'll need to obtain an API key:
- Login to Eden: Visit app.eden.art and sign into your account
- Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings → API
- Generate API Key: Create a new API key for your application
- Store Securely: Save this key in a secure location (environment variables, secrets manager)
- Use in Requests: Include the key in the
X-Api-Key
header for all API calls
API Key Management
- Each API key can be named and managed separately
- You can create multiple keys for different applications or environments
- Keys can be revoked if compromised
- Monitor your API usage through the Eden dashboard
Core Concepts#
The Eden API is built around several key concepts:
Sessions#
The API uses a session-based communication model. You create persistent sessions with specific AI agents to maintain context and conversation history across multiple interactions.
Agents#
Eden provides various specialized AI agents, each with unique capabilities. You can interact with one or multiple agents within a single session.
Budgets#
Sessions operate within defined resource budgets to control computational costs and usage limits.
Quick Start Example#
Here's a minimal example to get you started:
// Create a session
const sessionResponse = await fetch('https://api.eden.art/v2/sessions/create', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'X-Api-Key': 'your-api-key',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
agent_ids: ['agent-id-here'],
title: 'My First Session',
budget: {
manna_budget: 1000,
token_budget: 10000,
turn_budget: 100
}
})
});
const { session_id } = await sessionResponse.json();
// Send a message
const messageResponse = await fetch('https://api.eden.art/v2/sessions', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'X-Api-Key': 'your-api-key',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
session_id: session_id,
content: 'Hello! Can you help me create something amazing?',
stream: true
})
});
API Endpoints Overview#
The Eden API provides several core endpoint categories:
Sessions#
Manage persistent conversations with AI agents: - Create, update, and delete sessions - Send messages and receive responses - Configure agent behavior and budgets
Agents#
Discover and interact with available AI agents: - List all available agents - Get detailed agent information and capabilities - Understand agent specializations
Response Formats#
The API supports both streaming and non-streaming responses:
- Streaming: Receive real-time chunks as content is generated (recommended for better UX)
- Non-streaming: Wait for complete response before receiving data
Error Handling#
The API returns standard HTTP status codes:
200
- Success400
- Bad Request (invalid parameters)401
- Unauthorized (invalid API key)404
- Not Found (invalid session/agent ID)429
- Rate Limited (too many requests)500
- Internal Server Error
Next Steps#
Ready to dive deeper? Explore these key areas:
- Sessions - Learn how to create and manage sessions with AI agents
- Bi-directional Communication - Complete integration guide with code examples
- Full API Documentation - Complete reference and interactive testing
Support#
For API support and questions: - Visit the full API documentation - Check existing GitHub issues - Join our community for discussions and support