Getting Started
Get up and running with Auto.dev APIs in minutes
Getting Started with Auto.dev
This guide will walk you through setting up your account, getting your API key, and making your first API call.
Sign Up for Your Account
Visit auto.dev to sign up or log in. Choose your plan:
- Starter: Free with 1,000 API calls included
- Growth: $299/month with unlimited calls
- Scale: $599/month with enterprise features
Complete the Stripe checkout process (even for the free plan, we need a card on file) and verify your email address.
Get Your API Key
Once your account is set up:
- Log into your Auto.dev dashboard
- Navigate to API Keys in the sidebar
- Click Create New Key
- Copy your API key and store it securely
Make Your First API Call
Test your setup by decoding a VIN. All requests require your API key in the Authorization header:
curl -X GET "https://api.auto.dev/specs/1HGBH41JXMN109186" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"You'll get back comprehensive vehicle data including specifications, available services, and your user context.
Explore and Build
Now that you're set up, explore our APIs:
- Browse All APIs - See what's available by plan
- API Reference - Technical details and examples
- Examples - Real-world use cases and implementations
Authentication
All Auto.dev API requests require authentication using your API key:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEYRate Limits
Your plan includes these rate limits:
- Starter: 5 requests per second
- Growth: 10 requests per second
- Scale: 50 requests per second
Need Help?
Visit your dashboard to monitor usage or contact for support.
For troubleshooting API errors, see our Error Codes Reference.