Overview
CyborgDB offers both free and paid API keys:Free API Key
Perfect for evaluation and testing
- Access to
cyborgdb-lite
capabilities - Up to 1M vectors maximum
- 4 CPU threads limit
- PostgreSQL and Memory backing stores only
- Community support
Paid API Key
Full production capabilities
- Access to
cyborgdb-core
features - Unlimited vectors and CPU threads
- All backing stores (PostgreSQL, Redis, Memory)
- GPU acceleration support
- Priority support
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Sign Up for CyborgDB
Visit cyborgdb.co and create your account.
- Click “Sign Up” in the top navigation
- Enter your email address and create a secure password
- Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox
- Complete your profile setup
Your account starts with access to free API keys by default.
2
Choose Your Plan (Optional)
If you need production capabilities, upgrade to a paid plan.
- Navigate to the “Billing” section in your dashboard
- Review the available plans and features
- Select the plan that best fits your needs
- Complete the payment setup
Plan Disclosure: Paid plans unlock
cyborgdb-core
with unlimited vectors, GPU acceleration, and all backing stores. Free plans use cyborgdb-lite
with usage limitations. You can always start free and upgrade later.3
Generate Your API Key
Create a new API key from your dashboard.
- In your CyborgDB dashboard, locate the “API Keys” section
- Click the “Add” button next to “API Keys”

CyborgDB Dashboard - API Keys Section
4
Copy and Secure Your API Key
Your API key will be generated and displayed.
Best Practices:

CyborgDB Dashboard - API Key Generated
Important: Copy your API key immediately and store it securely. For security reasons, you won’t be able to see the full key again after leaving this page.
- Store your API key in environment variables, not in your code
- Never commit API keys to version control
- Use different keys for development and production environments
- Rotate keys regularly for enhanced security
Using Your API Key
Once you have your API key, you can use it with any CyborgDB deployment:Set your API key as an environment variable:Then reference it in your code:
Managing Your API Keys
Dashboard Management
From your CyborgDB dashboard, you can:- View all API keys - See all keys associated with your account
- Create new keys - Generate additional keys for different projects
- Revoke keys - Disable keys that are no longer needed
- Monitor usage - Track API key usage and performance
Next Steps
Start Building
Jump into the quickstart guideUse your new API key to get started with CyborgDB
Choose Deployment
Service vs EmbeddedDecide between CyborgDB Service or Embedded libraries
Framework Integration
LangChain integrationReplace your existing vector store with CyborgDB