DataStax Astra DB

Overview

Use DataStax Astra DB credentials to make authenticated API calls through Alter Vault without exposing API keys in code.

Property	Value
Provider ID	astra
Category	Database
Credential Type	Application Token

Step 1: Get Credentials

Log in to the Astra Portal

Log in to the Astra Portal.

Generate a token

Open the database’s Overview tab and click Generate Token.

Copy the token

Copy the application token (starts with AstraCS:) — it is only shown once.

Warning

Never share credentials publicly. Store them securely and only enter them in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to the application.

Add DataStax Astra DB

Go to Managed Secrets > Add Provider > DataStax Astra DB.

Enter credentials

Paste your Application Token into the credential field.

Save

Click Save. You’ll receive a grant_id to use with the SDK.

Using in Code

response = await alter_app.request(
    HttpMethod.POST,
    "https://YOUR-DB-ID-REGION.apps.astra.datastax.com/api/json/v1/default_keyspace/my_collection",
    grant_id="YOUR_GRANT_ID",
    json={"find": {"filter": {}, "options": {"limit": 5}}},
)

Notes

• The token is injected via the Token header at the database’s Data API endpoint.