UnKey

UnKey is an open source API management platform that empowers developers to build better APIs faster. It simplifies API security, authentication, and analytics, providing robust tools to manage API keys, rate limiting, and usage tracking in a scalable and secure environment.

UnKey is the open source alternative to:

Okta

Auth0

Clerk

About UnKey

UnKey redefines API management by offering a streamlined solution to quickly add API keys, enforce rate limits, and monitor usage analytics. With support for various languages and frameworks, comprehensive SDKs, and an intuitive REST API, it ensures global low latency and strong security through features like one-way hashed keys, IP whitelisting, and audit logs. Designed for both API-first and UI-first approaches, UnKey offers multi-cloud compatibility and proactive protection measures.

Key Features

Quick API key integration with one-way hashing
Configurable and enforced rate limiting
Real-time usage analytics and dashboard
Comprehensive SDK support for multiple languages
Multi-cloud compatibility with global low latency
Role-based access control and proactive security features
Audit logs and IP whitelisting for enhanced compliance
Automatic key expiration and usage limits per key
Vercel integration for streamlined deployments

Summary

UnKey delivers a robust, open source solution for managing and securing APIs at scale. By integrating essential features such as authentication, rate limiting, and real-time analytics, it enables developers to build, protect, and monitor APIs efficiently.

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