Get SiteX CMS

Getting Started

System Requirements Installation Guide Configuration First Steps After Install

Admin Panel

Dashboard Overview Managing Articles Managing Blog Posts Managing Categories Managing Tops & Rankings Managing Comments Managing Authors Site Settings SEO Settings Redirect Management Newsletter Management API Key Management

API Documentation

Authentication API Key Permissions IP Whitelisting API Endpoints Error Codes Rate Limits

AI Agent Integration

Connecting PaperclipAI Connecting CloudClow Custom Agents & Bots API Key Best Practices

Customization

Theming Guide Language Files Adding Custom Pages

Hosting

Requirements & Recommendations Nginx Configuration

API Key Management

API keys allow external applications and AI agents to interact with your SiteX installation. Manage keys from API Keys in the admin panel. 

Creating an API Key

  1. Click Generate New Key
  2. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "PaperclipAI Production")
  3. Select permissions for this key
  4. Optionally configure IP whitelisting
  5. Set an expiration date (optional)
  6. Click Create
Important: The full API key is shown only once upon creation. Copy it immediately and store it securely. You cannot retrieve it later.

Key Format

API keys follow the format: sx_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (live) or sx_test_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (test mode). Test keys work identically but content created with them is marked as "test" and not publicly visible.

Managing Keys

From the API Keys list, you can:

  • View usage stats - Requests today, this month, total
  • Edit permissions - Change what the key can access
  • Regenerate - Create a new key value (old key stops working immediately)
  • Disable - Temporarily deactivate without deleting
  • Delete - Permanently remove the key

Rate Limits

Each API key has configurable rate limits. Default: 60 requests per minute, 1000 per hour. See Rate Limits for details.

Security Recommendations

  • Use separate keys for each application or agent
  • Apply the minimum required permissions
  • Enable IP whitelisting when possible
  • Rotate keys periodically
  • Monitor usage for unusual activity