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

# Acai JSON API

> Overview of the Acai API and how to access it.

## What is the Acai API?

The Acai JSON API is the server interface that powers the `acai` CLI. Most users will interact with Acai through the CLI, but the API is available if you want to build your own integrations or automate workflows directly.

## Authentication

The API uses access tokens for authentication. You can create access tokens from your Team Home Dashboard.

## Reference Docs

<Card title="API Reference" icon="book-open" horizontal href="/api-reference" target="_blank">
  View endpoint-level details, request and response formats, and example payloads.
</Card>

An <a href="https://app.acai.sh/api/v1/openapi.json">openapi.json</a> spec is also available for generating type-safe client code.

## Self-Hosting

The Acai server can also be self-hosted. For setup details and source code, visit `github.com/acai-sh/cli`.

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="CLI" icon="terminal" href="/cli">
    Learn how to manage and sync requirements locally from your terminal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="layout-dashboard" href="/dashboard">
    View your project's realtime operations dashboard and track acceptance coverage.
  </Card>
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