Getting Started
Getting started with Amde is designed to be immediate. While many AI infrastructure tools require complex environment configuration, Docker containers, or CUDA drivers, Ambade requires only a valid API key and an internet connection.
The goal is to move from sign-up to your first vector embedding in under two minutes. We believe that infrastructure should be invisible, allowing you to focus entirely on your application logic.
The Workspace
Before diving into the code, you need a workspace.
Visit the Amde Dashboard to create an account. You can sign up via email or GitHub. We try to keep the onboarding friction minimal—verify your email, and you are inside.
A note on Plans
Amde offers a tiered structure that maps directly to your development lifecycle.
The Free Tier is not a "trial" with crippled features; it is a fully functional sandbox. It includes 10,000 requests per month because we believe you shouldn't have to pay to prototype or learn.
The Pro Plan and Enterprise tiers are for when your application graduates to production and requires higher throughput, advanced analytics, and priority support.
Credentials
Once your profile is set up, the next step is authentication.
Amde uses standard API keys for authentication. Navigate to the API Keys section of your dashboard and click "Generate New API Key".
We made the decision to use opaque Bearer tokens because they are universally supported by every HTTP client and programming language. There are no complex handshakes or proprietary SDK requirements to handle auth—just the key.
Important: Your API key carries your quota limits and billing information. It should be treated with the same secrecy as a database password. Never expose this key in client-side code (browsers, mobile apps) where it can be scraped. Always keep it on your backend.