> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.comput3.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API Reference

> Complete guide to Comput3 Network API endpoints

## Welcome to Comput3 API

The Comput3 Network API provides access to our distributed GPU computing infrastructure. Our API is built on top of vLLM (c3-vllm) and offers high-throughput serving for large language models and GPU compute operations.

<Card title="GPU Operations API" icon="microchip" href="/api-reference/openapi.json">
  View the complete OpenAPI specification
</Card>

## Authentication

All Comput3 API endpoints require authentication using API keys. You can obtain your API key from the [Comput3 Dashboard](https://app.comput3.ai).

### API Key Authentication

Include your API key in the `Authorization` header using the Bearer token format:

```bash theme={null}
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

### Example Request

```bash curl theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://api.comput3.ai/v1/models" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"
```

<Warning>
  Keep your API keys secure and never expose them in client-side code. Store them as environment variables or in secure configuration files.
</Warning>

### Rate Limits

API requests are subject to rate limiting to ensure fair usage:

* **Free tier**: 100 requests per minute
* **Pro tier**: 1,000 requests per minute
* **Enterprise**: Custom limits available

## Base URL

All API requests should be made to:

```
https://api.comput3.ai/v1
```