algolia-install-auth

# Algolia Install & Auth ## Overview Set up the `algoliasearch` v5 JavaScript client with Application ID and API key authentication. Algolia uses a two-key system: an **Application ID** (identifies your app) and an **API key** (controls permissions). Every Algolia account has three default keys: Search-Only, Admin, and Monitoring. ## Prerequisites - Node.js 18+ with npm, pnpm, or yarn - Algolia account at [dashboard.algolia.com](https://dashboard.algolia.com) - Application ID and API key from dashboard > Settings > API Keys ## Instructions ### Step 1: Install the Client ```bash # Full client (Search + Analytics + Recommend + A/B Testing + Personalization) npm install algoliasearch # Or search-only (lighter bundle, frontend use) npm install algoliasearch # then import { liteClient } from 'algoliasearch/lite' # Or individual API clients if you only need one npm install @algolia/client-search npm install @algolia/client-analytics npm install @algolia/recommend ``` ### Step 2: Configure Environment Variables ```bash # .env (NEVER commit — add to .gitignore) ALGOLIA_APP_ID=YourApplicationID ALGOLIA_ADMIN_KEY=your_admin_api_key ALGOLIA_SEARCH_KEY=your_search_only_api_key # .gitignore .env .env.local .env.*.local ``` **Key types and when to use them:** | Key Type | ACL Permissions | Use In | |----------|----------------|--------| | Search-Only | `search` | Frontend, mobile apps | | Admin | All operations | Backend only, never expose | | Monitoring | `GET /1/status` | ...