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API Keys

FiestaBoard only requires your board's API key to start — and the install wizard collects it for you during setup. Plugin API keys are entered through the web UI's Integrations page as you enable plugins.

Required: Board API Key​

The install wizard asks for this during setup. If you need to find or change your key later:

Faster updates, supports transition animations, requires same-network access.

  1. Open the board's mobile app
  2. Go to Settings → Local API
  3. Copy your API key and note the board's IP address

Cloud Read/Write API Key​

Works from anywhere with internet. No transition animation support.

  1. Go to web.vestaboard.com
  2. Log in with your board account
  3. Navigate to the API section
  4. Enable the Read/Write API
  5. Copy your API key

If you're setting up manually (without the wizard), see env.example for the environment variable names (BOARD_LOCAL_API_KEY, BOARD_HOST, BOARD_READ_WRITE_KEY, etc.).

Plugin API Keys​

These are optional — enter them in the Integrations page of the web UI as you enable plugins. Many plugins work without any API key at all.

Plugins That Need API Keys​

PluginWhere to Get the KeyFree Tier
Weatherweatherapi.com or openweathermap.org1M calls/month (WeatherAPI)
TrafficGoogle Cloud Console (Routes API)$200/month credit
Home AssistantYour HA instance → Profile → Long-Lived Access TokensSelf-hosted
Last.fmlast.fm/api/account/createUnlimited
Muni Transit511.org/open-data/tokenFree
WSDOT Ferrieswsdot.wa.gov/traffic/apiFree
Air QualityPurpleAir or OpenWeatherMapVaries

Plugins With Optional API Keys​

PluginAPI KeyWhat It Unlocks
Stocksfinnhub.ioBetter symbol search/autocomplete
Sports Scoresthesportsdb.comExtended data
Nearby AircraftOpenSky NetworkHigher rate limits

Plugins That Need No API Key​

These work out of the box:

  • Bay Wheels
  • Date & Time
  • Disney Parks
  • Guest WiFi
  • Star Trek Quotes
  • Sun Art
  • Surf
  • Visual Clock

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