Lucia API

TypeScript authentication library with sessions, OAuth, and database adapters.

Quick Facts

Overview

Lucia API is a authentication & identity apis provided by Lucia. TypeScript authentication library with sessions, OAuth, and database adapters. This API is designed to help developers integrate auth capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

The API supports API Key authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a open-source pricing model, Lucia offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.

Lucia maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.

Authentication

This API uses API Key authentication. Send your API key in the request header or as a query parameter. The exact method depends on the API specification.

Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.

Code Samples

Python

import requests
import os

API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "https://lucia-auth.com/api"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())

JavaScript

const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://lucia-auth.com/api';

const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://lucia-auth.com/api/v1/resources

Go

package main

import (
    "net/http"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
    if apiKey == "" {
        apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://lucia-auth.com/api/v1/resources", nil)
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

Pricing

The pricing model is open-source. Open-source software you can self-host for free, with paid managed cloud options. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://lucia-auth.com for current rates and detailed pricing information.

Use Cases

• Integration: Connect Lucia services to your application for seamless auth functionality.
• Automation: Automate auth workflows and reduce manual operations.
• Scaling: Handle growing auth demands with Lucia’s robust infrastructure.

Related APIs

• Auth0 API
• Clerk API
• Supabase Auth API
• Firebase Auth API
• Okta API

Further Reading

• Integration Guide
• FAQ
• Glossary