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Create an agent key

Create a private agent key with the minimum access that your application needs.

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An agent key is a secret credential for direct Beacon automation. Each key belongs to one user and workspace.

Agent keys for direct automation require a Growth, Team, or Business plan. Hosted MCP connections are available on every active plan, including Free.

Create the key

  1. Open Settings in Beacon.
  2. Select Developer.
  3. Find Direct automation.
  4. Enter a Key name.
  5. Select only the required permissions.
  6. Select Create agent key.
  7. Copy the key from Copy this agent key now.

Beacon shows the complete key one time. Store it in a secret manager.

Choose permissions

Available controls are:

  • Read channels
  • Read schedule
  • Read Media library
  • Read posts
  • Create posts
  • Generate with AI

Create separate keys for separate services. Revoke a key when you no longer need it.