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Scoutline provides two methods for managing the API keys required for agentic workflows and jurisdictional search.

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Scoutline Dev Keys (Managed)

By default, self-hosted instances use Scoutline-managed developer keys. This is the simplest setup:
  • Managed Lifecycle: Scoutline handles key rotation and security.
  • Unified Billing: Usage is bundled with your success-case fees.
  • Integrated Tracing: Full support for the Error-Proof Guarantee.

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Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

Enterprise firms may choose to provide their own keys for specific downstream services (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI, or specialized Legal Search providers).

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Benefits of BYOK:

  • Direct Billing: Pay service providers directly at your negotiated rates.
  • Extended Rate Limits: Utilize your own organizational quotas.

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Configuration

Update the keys.json file in your secure volume: 
{
  "provider": "anthropic",
  "api_key": "sk-ant-xxx",
  "mode": "exclusive"
}