Say Hello to Vectara's “API Playground”

Vectara has introduced API keys for indexing, expanding beyond their previous focus on query usage, while addressing security concerns associated with granting write access. Users can create new API keys in the Vectara console, with the option to include both QueryService and IndexService, and must protect these keys similarly to passwords. To facilitate application development, Vectara has released an OpenAPI specification and API playground, allowing users to test and develop with familiar tools like Postman and Insomnia, or directly within their documentation through a REST playground. This enables users to experiment with API requests and responses, with guidance on request format and data parameters. Additionally, Vectara aims to enhance search experiences in the AI era by providing semantic or exact matches in natural language, supporting cross-language hybrid search to deliver relevant answers quickly, thereby transforming how information is accessed and understood.