# App Management API Overview

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/docs/llms.txt).

The App Management API lets you programmatically create, configure, and manage Alchemy apps without using the Alchemy Dashboard. It is designed for automation, compliance, and enterprise workflows.

An App represents a single Alchemy project. You create an app, configure which networks it can access, and optionally restrict usage via allowlists. All changes are applied immediately.

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## What you can do

Use this API to:

* Create and delete apps
* Update app metadata and configuration
* Manage network and allowlist settings
* Retrieve app details
* Query supported networks

Each request is authenticated using an access key and returns JSON responses.

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## Authentication

All requests must include an access key with App Management permissions.

To create an access key:

1. Go to the [security tab](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/settings/security?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=reference_admin-api_overview) in the Alchemy Dashboard
2. Create a new access key
3. Enable App Management with Read & Write permissions