API Authentication
All API requests require an API key passed in the x-api-key header.
http
x-api-key: your-api-key-hereGetting your API key
- Go to Settings > API in the Buska dashboard
- Click "Generate API Key"
- Copy the key and store it securely
Rate limits
| Plan | Monthly limit | Reset |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | No API access | - |
| Growth | 500 requests/month | 1st of each month |
| Scale | Unlimited | - |
If you exceed your rate limit, the API returns a
429 Too Many Requests response. Upgrade to Scale for 2,500 requests/month.Related guides
- API ReferenceGET /v1/usageCheck your monthly API request quota and remaining credits. GET /v1/usage returns plan, limit, used, remaining, and reset date.
- API ReferencePOST /v1/mentions/searchSearch social media mentions on a specific platform. Returns posts with content, author, URL, engagement. Used for real-time lead scraping.
- MCP ServerSetupConfigure the Buska MCP server in Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client. HTTP and stdio transport supported.