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CorsAPI workflow: projects, rules, keys, and the proxy URL

A concise map from signup to your first successful /api/v1/proxy call with observability.

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Control plane vs data plane

The dashboard configures projects, API keys, and proxy rules stored in your database.

Runtime traffic hits the proxy endpoint which validates keys, enforces quotas, and forwards allowed requests.

Observability loop

Daily usage aggregates show errors and latency percentiles so you can tune limits before users complain.

Rotate keys from the UI if a credential leaks—pair with tighter host rules to reduce blast radius.

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