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Get an API Key
Sign up for a free key at /signup. The free tier gives you 100 calls/day — enough to build and test.
Your key will look like: gnist_ctx_abc123...
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Choose Your Interface
Gnist Context offers three ways to access data. Pick the one that fits your setup:
| Interface | Best for | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| MCP | AI agents (Claude, Cursor, custom agents) | Model Context Protocol over HTTP |
| REST API | Apps, scripts, integrations | Standard HTTP + JSON |
| CLI | Terminal workflows, shell scripts, automation | Installable CLI wrapping the REST API |
| Frameworks | OpenAI, LangChain, CrewAI, Pydantic AI, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, Mastra | Native tool definitions for AI frameworks |
| Webhooks | Real-time alerts, monitoring, event-driven workflows | HTTPS callbacks with HMAC-SHA256 signatures |
All three interfaces access the same data and toolkits. Your API key works everywhere.
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Interface Guides
MCP Quickstart
Connect Gnist Context as an MCP server in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP client.
/quickstart/mcp
REST API Quickstart
Make your first API call with curl, Python, or TypeScript. Standard HTTP/JSON.
/quickstart/api
CLI Quickstart
Install the Gnist CLI and query any toolkit from your terminal.
/quickstart/cli
Framework Connectors
Native tool definitions for OpenAI, LangChain, CrewAI, Pydantic AI, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, and Mastra.
/quickstart/frameworks
Webhook Consumer Guide
Receive real-time data change events with HMAC-SHA256 signature verification.
/quickstart/webhooks
Browse Toolkits
Explore all data sources, tools, and parameters.
/toolkits