# Public API Reference

The Archera Public API gives you programmatic access to your cloud cost optimization data. Retrieve real-time metrics like lifetime savings, coverage, and utilization across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Access AI-powered commitment recommendations and integrate your savings data into custom dashboards, reporting tools, and internal workflows.

Authenticate with an API key from your user settings and start building. Whether you're creating executive dashboards, automating alerts, or connecting Archera to your FinOps platform, the Public API provides secure, rate-limited access to all your organization's optimization insights.