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

# Introduction

> Welcome to the Streamforge External API documentation

Public-facing API for accessing normalized creator, content, and analysis data across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

## Quick Start

1. **Get your API key** - Contact [support@streamforge.com](mailto:support@streamforge.com) to obtain an API key
2. **Make your first request** - Use the interactive API playground below to test endpoints
3. **Read the guides** - Check out our guides for common use cases

## Features

* **Multi-platform support** - Access data from Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
* **Normalized data** - Consistent format across all platforms
* **Real-time insights** - Get up-to-date creator and content statistics
* **Advanced analytics** - AI-powered audience analysis and creator insights

## Base URL

```
https://external-api.streamforge.com
```

## Authentication

All requests require an API key in the `x-api-key` header. [Learn more about authentication](/essentials/authentication).

## Rate Limiting

The API uses a weight-based quota system. [Learn more about rate limits](/essentials/authentication#rate-limits).

## Interactive API Reference

Use the API reference below to explore endpoints and make test requests directly from the documentation.