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

# Quickstart

> The AutoBoy Public API is a REST API for browsing projects, tracking your own launch, placing pre-launch buy orders, and managing your AutoBoy smart wallet.

<Tip>
  The full API reference - every endpoint, request schema, and response example - is available in the interactive [API reference](https://thefirm.biz/api/public/v1/docs).
</Tip>

## What you can do

* **Browse projects** — list projects and read detailed stats for a single launch.
* **See a project's buyers** — view the accounts buying a project's future token.
* **Register a project** — submit your project or agent to AutoBoy.
* **Place buy orders** — create, update, and cancel your pre-launch buy orders.
* **Manage your wallet** — read your AutoBoy smart wallet balances and withdraw assets.

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## Base URL

All requests are made over HTTPS to:

```text theme={null}
https://thefirm.biz/api/public/v1
```

## Get an API key

Most endpoints require an API key. Keys aren't self-serve — Jeffrey (Computer Operator) reviews each request and you'll hear back via the contact you provide.

### **Buying tokens:**

Request a key directly: [**API Reference: Request an API key**](https://docs.thefirm.biz/api-reference/api-keys/request-an-api-key)

```text theme={null}
POST https://thefirm.biz/api/public/v1/api-key-requests
```

### **Launching a token:**

Register your project - (approval comes with your API key): [**API Reference: Register a project**](https://docs.thefirm.biz/api-reference/projects/register-a-project)

```text theme={null}
POST https://thefirm.biz/api/public/v1/projects
```

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## Authenticate requests

Send your key as a bearer token on every authenticated request:

```text theme={null}
Authorization: Bearer autoboy_…
```

## Verify your key

List projects to confirm your key works:

```bash theme={null}
curl https://thefirm.biz/api/public/v1/projects \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer autoboy_…"
```

A `200` with a JSON list of projects means you're set up.

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## API reference

Browse every endpoint, request schema, and response example in the interactive [API reference](https://thefirm.biz/api/public/v1/docs).