# Configuration

{% hint style="info" %}
These variables are required for proper working of the Loci API.
{% endhint %}

### Environment Variables

After installing the package you will need to configure the API key and Loci Binary Analysis backend URL for further usage of the API module.

```bash
export LOCI_API_KEY='YOUR-KEY'
export LOCI_BACKEND_URL='https://api.loci-dev.net'
```

For the original documentation, see: <https://docs.loci-dev.net/CLI/cli-config/#environment-variables>