Authentication
Keep credentials in headers, not prompts.
Every request to the hosted MCP endpoint requires a valid HumanDesign.ai API key. The Free plan includes the four core MCP tools and 100 calls each month.
Bearer authentication
Authorization: Bearer $HDAI_API_KEYX-Api-Key authentication
X-Api-Key: $HDAI_API_KEYKey safety
- Store keys in an environment variable or your client's protected secret store.
- Never commit a key to source control or paste it into a public prompt.
- Use a server-side proxy when a browser application cannot keep secrets.
- Manage keys, billing, and usage at my.humandesign.ai.
Authentication errors
| Code | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
401 | Missing API key | Add one supported authentication header. |
403 | Invalid key or insufficient tier | Check the key and required tool tier. |
429 | Monthly quota exceeded | Review usage or upgrade the shared API plan. |