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This guide explains how to integrate the Captide API with your backend applications, focusing on Node.js/Express implementations.

Node.js Integration

Express.js Example

Here’s an example of creating a proxy API with Express.js that forwards requests to Captide’s API:

Environment Variables and Security

Always store your API key in environment variables or a secure configuration system, never hardcode it in your application code. Create a .env file in your project root:
Make sure to add .env to your .gitignore file to avoid committing sensitive credentials.

Error Handling Best Practices

Implement proper error handling for the different types of requests:

Rate Limiting

Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse of your API endpoints: