Cloud API Platform

Fast, reliable REST API for building scalable cloud applications. Integrate in minutes with simple authentication, comprehensive documentation, and production-ready endpoints.

Simple Integration

RESTful design with minimal dependencies and clear documentation.

Fast Response Times

Optimized infrastructure for sub-100ms latency on most requests.

Reliable Uptime

99.9% SLA with redundant systems and comprehensive monitoring.

Quick Start

Get started in 60 seconds with a simple API request:

curl -X GET https://api.cloudplatform.io/v1/status \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Response:
{
  "status": "operational",
  "version": "v1",
  "uptime": "99.94%"
}

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Authentication

Secure your API requests using either API keys or bearer tokens. Choose the authentication method that best fits your use case and always follow security best practices to protect your credentials.

API Key Authentication

API keys are simple tokens that identify your application. Include your API key in the X-API-Key header for each request.

Retrieve Your API Key

Log in to your account dashboard
Navigate to API Settings
Click "Generate New Key"
Copy and store securely (see Security Best Practices below)

Bearer Token Authentication

Bearer tokens are used for OAuth 2.0 flows and are ideal for user-delegated access. Include your token in the Authorization header with the Bearer scheme.

Tokens are typically short-lived and may require periodic refresh. Always validate token expiry before making requests.

Required Headers

Include these headers in all API requests:

Header

X-API-Key

Value

Your API key

Required

Yes (API Key auth)

Header

Authorization

Value

Bearer <token>

Required

Yes (Bearer auth)

Header

Content-Type

Value

application/json

Required

Yes (for POST/PUT)

Environment Variables

Store your credentials in environment variables instead of hardcoding them in your application:

Example .env file

# API Configuration
CLOUD_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
CLOUD_API_BASE_URL=https://api.cloudplatform.com/v1
CLOUD_API_TIMEOUT=30000

Access in your code (Node.js example)

const apiKey = process.env.CLOUD_API_KEY;
const baseUrl = process.env.CLOUD_API_BASE_URL;

const headers = {
  'X-API-Key': apiKey,
  'Content-Type': 'application/json'
};

Example Request

Using cURL

curl -X GET https://api.cloudplatform.com/v1/data \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Using JavaScript (Fetch)

const response = await fetch('https://api.cloudplatform.com/v1/data', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': process.env.CLOUD_API_KEY,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();

Using Python (Requests)

import requests
import os

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': os.getenv('CLOUD_API_KEY'),
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.cloudplatform.com/v1/data', headers=headers)
data = response.json()

Security Best Practices

Never Expose API Keys

Do not commit API keys to version control (Git, GitHub, etc.)
Do not expose keys in client-side code or frontend applications
Do not share keys via email or chat applications
Store keys only on secure, server-side environments

Rotate Keys Regularly

Rotate API keys every 90 days or after suspected compromise
Keep at least one backup key active during rotation
Revoke old keys immediately after verifying new ones work
Test key rotation in development before production

Server-Side Storage Only

Store API keys in environment variables or secure vaults (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault)
Use encrypted storage for sensitive data
Implement strict access controls on key storage systems
Log and monitor all API key usage and rotation events

Always Use HTTPS

All API requests must use HTTPS (TLS 1.2 or higher)
Never use HTTP for authentication requests
Verify SSL/TLS certificates to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks

Limit Key Scope and Rate Limits

Create separate API keys for different environments (dev, staging, production)
Grant minimum necessary permissions to each key
Implement rate limiting and monitor for unusual activity
Set up alerts for unauthorized or excessive API calls

API Endpoints

Explore the core endpoints of our cloud API platform. Each endpoint includes authentication requirements, parameters, and response examples. All endpoints use REST conventions and return JSON responses.

GET /resources

List all resources available in your account. Supports pagination and filtering by status.

Parameters

limit— Number of results per page (default: 20, max: 100)
offset— Pagination offset (default: 0)
status— Filter by status: active or inactive

{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "res_1a2b3c",
      "name": "Production Database",
      "type": "database",
      "status": "active",
      "region": "us-west-2",
      "created_at": "2026-04-15T10:30:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "pagination": {
    "limit": 20,
    "offset": 0,
    "total": 145
  }
}

GET /resources/:id

Retrieve complete details of a specific resource by its unique identifier.

Path Parameters

idrequired— Unique resource identifier

{
  "id": "res_1a2b3c",
  "name": "Production Database",
  "type": "database",
  "status": "active",
  "region": "us-west-2",
  "created_at": "2026-04-15T10:30:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-20T15:45:22Z",
  "tags": ["production", "critical"],
  "connection_count": 12
}

POST /resources

Create a new resource in your account. Requires valid authentication and a properly formatted request body.

Request Body

namerequired— Display name for the resource
typerequired— Resource type: database, cache, or storage
region— AWS region (default: us-east-1)
tags— Array of string tags for organization

{
  "id": "res_9x8y7z",
  "name": "Staging Cache",
  "type": "cache",
  "status": "active",
  "region": "eu-central-1",
  "created_at": "2026-04-27T09:15:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-04-27T09:15:00Z",
  "tags": ["staging", "cache"],
  "connection_count": 0
}

DELETE /resources/:id

Permanently delete a resource from your account. This action cannot be reversed. Resources with active connections cannot be deleted.

Path Parameters

idrequired— Unique resource identifier

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Resource deleted successfully",
  "deleted_id": "res_1a2b3c",
  "deleted_at": "2026-04-27T10:22:15Z"
}

API Requirements

All endpoints require authentication via API key or OAuth token. See the Authentication section for details.
Include your API key in the Authorization: Bearer header with each request.
Rate limit: 1,000 requests per minute per API key. Rate limit status is included in response headers.
HTTP status code 200 indicates success. See error responses for status codes 4xx and 5xx.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Cloud API Platform, authentication, rate limits, SDKs, and support.

What are the API rate limits?

Our API implements a tiered rate limiting system:

Free Tier: 100 requests/minute
Professional: 1,000 requests/minute
Enterprise: Custom limits (contact sales)

Rate limit status is returned in response headers:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 987
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1619827200

When limits are exceeded, the API returns a 429 Too Many Requests response.

How is API versioning handled?

We use URL-based versioning. The current stable version is v1. All API endpoints are prefixed with the version:

https://api.cloudplatform.io/v1/resources
https://api.cloudplatform.io/v1/auth/token

We maintain backward compatibility within major versions. Deprecation notices are provided 6 months before removing any endpoint or parameter.

Check the Endpoints section for the latest version information.

How should I handle API errors?

All errors return a consistent JSON structure with HTTP status codes:

{
  "error": {
    "code": "INVALID_REQUEST",
    "message": "Missing required parameter: api_key",
    "request_id": "req_1a2b3c4d5e"
  }
}

Common status codes:

400 – Bad Request
401 – Unauthorized
403 – Forbidden
429 – Rate Limited
500 – Server Error

Always include the request_id when contacting support.

Can I test the API in a sandbox environment?

Yes! We provide a fully functional sandbox environment for testing:

Sandbox:    https://sandbox.api.cloudplatform.io/v1
Production: https://api.cloudplatform.io/v1

The sandbox uses the same API specification and returns realistic responses. No actual resources are created or billed. Get started by requesting sandbox credentials from your account dashboard.

We recommend developing and testing all integrations in sandbox before moving to production.

What SDKs are available?

We maintain official SDKs for popular languages:

Python: pip install cloudplatform-sdk
JavaScript/Node.js: npm install @cloudplatform/sdk
Go: go get github.com/cloudplatform/go-sdk
Java: Maven and Gradle support available
Ruby: gem install cloudplatform

All SDKs are open-source and available on GitHub. Community-maintained SDKs for other languages are also available.

What are the support options and SLA?

Support options vary by plan:

Free Tier: Community forums & GitHub issues
Professional: Email support (24-hour response), SLA 99.5%
Enterprise: Priority support (1-hour response), SLA 99.99%, dedicated account manager

Our status page at status.cloudplatform.io provides real-time platform status and incident history.

For critical production issues, use the emergency contact method provided in your account settings.

How do I authenticate API requests?

We support two authentication methods:

1. API Key (Recommended for simple integrations)

Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here

2. OAuth 2.0 (Recommended for user-facing applications)

For detailed authentication setup, see the Authentication section.

What response formats does the API support?

The API supports both JSON and MessagePack response formats:

Content-Type: application/json (default)
Content-Type: application/msgpack

Request the format using the Accept header:

Accept: application/json
Accept: application/msgpack

JSON is the default and recommended for most use cases. MessagePack is useful for high-performance or bandwidth-constrained scenarios.

Can't find what you're looking for? Check out our full API documentation or contact our support team.

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Cloud API Platform

Simple Integration

Fast Response Times

Reliable Uptime

Quick Start

Authentication

API Key Authentication

Bearer Token Authentication

Required Headers

Environment Variables

Example Request

Security Best Practices

Never Expose API Keys

Rotate Keys Regularly

Server-Side Storage Only

Always Use HTTPS

Limit Key Scope and Rate Limits

API Endpoints

Parameters

Path Parameters

Request Body

Path Parameters

API Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions