Sandbox Environment
Use the sandbox environment to test API endpoints without affecting production data.
Sandbox API Key​
SANDBOX_KEY_FOR_TESTING_ONLY
caution
This key is for testing only. It has reduced rate limits and returns watermarked output images.
Sandbox Limitations​
| Feature | Sandbox | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Rate limit | 10 req/min | Custom (contact sales) |
| Output images | Watermarked | Clean |
| SAS URL validity | 24 hours | 72 hours |
| Support | Community | Dedicated |
| SLA | None | 99.9% uptime |
Testing Workflow​
- Copy the sandbox key above
- Use it in the
x-api-keyheader of your requests - Test all endpoints — all 13 endpoints are available in sandbox
- Review responses — response schema is identical to production
- When ready, contact api-support@hcds.ai for a production key