Implementation Checklist

Implementation Checklist

Phase 1: Backend Infrastructure (Week 1)

  • Implement API key generation function (generateAPIKey())

  • Implement bcrypt hashing (hashAPIKey(), verifyAPIKey())

  • Create Vault secret structure (/api_keys/{tenant_id}/{key_id})

  • Implement Vault write/read operations for API keys

  • Create database schema for API key metadata

  • Implement API key authentication middleware

  • Implement permission scope validation middleware

  • Implement rate limiting with Redis (token bucket algorithm)

  • Create audit logging for API key operations

Phase 2: API Endpoints (Week 1-2)

  • POST /api/v1/platform/api-keys - Create API key

  • GET /api/v1/platform/api-keys - List API keys

  • GET /api/v1/platform/api-keys/{key_id} - Get API key details

  • POST /api/v1/platform/api-keys/{key_id}/regenerate - Regenerate API key

  • DELETE /api/v1/platform/api-keys/{key_id} - Revoke API key

  • Add API key authentication to all existing API endpoints

  • Add rate limit headers to all API responses

  • Implement usage tracking (requests, errors, last used)

Phase 3: Frontend UI (Week 2)

  • Create /dashboard/settings/developers/api-keys route

  • Implement API key list table component

  • Implement “Create API Key” modal

  • Implement “API Key Created” success modal with code examples

  • Implement “Regenerate API Key” confirmation modal

  • Implement “Revoke API Key” confirmation modal

  • Implement API key details modal with usage charts

  • Add copy-to-clipboard functionality

  • Add download as .env file functionality

  • Implement usage charts (requests per day, error rate)

Phase 4: Testing & Documentation (Week 2)

  • Unit tests for API key generation and hashing

  • Unit tests for permission scope validation

  • Unit tests for rate limiting logic

  • Integration tests for API key CRUD operations

  • Integration tests for API key authentication

  • Load tests for rate limiting under high traffic

  • Security tests for API key storage and transmission

  • Create API documentation with code examples

  • Create security best practices guide

  • Create troubleshooting guide

Phase 5: Monitoring & Alerting (Week 2)

  • Set up monitoring for API key usage

  • Set up alerts for unusual activity (spike in errors, rate limit violations)

  • Set up alerts for authentication failures

  • Create dashboard for API key metrics

  • Implement automated key rotation reminders (90-day email)