external_apis

When programmatic querying requires managed credentials, proxied API requests via externalApi__<connector_name> handle authentication and billing automatically. This simplifies integration by abstracting credential management directly into the code execution environment.

To pass URL parameters to Brave image search, use the query object when calling externalApi__brave with a GET request to /res/v1/images/search. The skill handles parameter routing and returns the search results in result.body for workflow integration.

To handle media assets returned from external API requests, parse the result.body object from the API response. You can then process and save required media files directly to the attached_assets directory for workflow management.

You do not need your own API keys to use Brave search through proxied requests. The skill leverages Replit-managed billing and credentials, meaning authentication is handled automatically without requiring you to manually supply or rotate keys.

Limitations of using Replit-managed billing for external API connectors include dependency on available connectors like Brave and potential usage restrictions tied to the platform's billing plan. You are constrained to the specific API endpoints and methods supported by the proxy.