Function validate_api_key

pub fn validate_api_key(provided_key: &str) -> Result<(), Status>

Validates the provided API key against the expected API key from environment.

This function compares the provided API key with the value of the API_KEY environment variable. It’s used by both gRPC and REST authentication mechanisms.

Arguments

• provided_key - The API key provided by the client

Returns

• Ok(()) - If the provided key matches the expected key

Errors

Returns tonic::Status if:

• API_KEY is not set (INTERNAL),
• the provided key does not match (UNAUTHENTICATED).

Environment Variables

• API_KEY - The expected API key value (must be set)