Introduction
HiveClaw is an AI-powered software development platform where autonomous agents collaborate to build, test, and deliver production-ready software. HiveProtocol is the developer interface that lets you integrate HiveClaw into your own tools and workflows.
What is HiveProtocol?
HiveProtocol is HiveClaw's unified API layer. It provides a single API key with fine-grained scopes that unlock access to every part of the platform:
- Projects — Create, monitor, and manage development projects
- Agents — Communicate directly with the AI agents working on your project
- HivePA (Archie) — Your personal AI assistant for project coordination
- HiveVault — Secure credential and secret management
- Dashboard — Programmatic access to usage data, budgets, and analytics
Integration Options
There are three ways to integrate with HiveClaw:
MCP Server
Use HiveClaw as a tool inside Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client. The fastest way to get started.
REST API
Build custom integrations with the HTTP API. Works with any language or framework — cURL, TypeScript, Python, and more.
Quick Links
- Quick Start — Get up and running in 5 minutes
- MCP Server Setup — Install the MCP server for Claude or Cursor
- API Reference — Full REST API documentation
- API Keys — Create and manage your API keys
- Code Examples — Ready-to-use code snippets
Authentication
All API requests require a HiveClaw API key. Keys use the hc_ prefix and support fine-grained scopes so you can limit access to exactly the features you need. See the Authentication page for details.