Changelog

All notable changes to the Crittora API for Developers will be documented in this file.

Version 1.2.0

Latest

Released on August 2, 2026

Documentation update for CAAB authority envelope verification and the initial DonorOps verification profile.

Added POST /v1/authority/verify documentation
New guide and OpenAPI contract for verifying short-lived CAAB authority envelopes without returning decrypted payloads.
Documented the donorops-v2 authority profile
The profile covers supported operations, binding checks, signer validation, digest verification, and lifetime handling.

Released on March 8, 2026

Documentation update that separates the Direct API / JS SDK flow from the Managed API flow and improves getting-started guidance.

🧭 Split getting started by integration mode
The docs now distinguish between Direct API and Managed API from the first page.
📦 Added JS SDK quickstart
New quickstart for @crittora/sdk-js covering CrittoraClient, cognitoAuthProvider, and the legacy compatibility class.
🔐 Added Managed API quickstart
New quickstart for the hosted Cognito flow at https://managed.crittoraapis.com/v1.
🐍 Added Python SDK quickstart
New quickstart for crittora-sdk-python covering sync, async, and Cognito-backed direct API usage.
🧾 Clarified API reference scope
Endpoint reference pages now explicitly frame their examples as Managed API examples and point Direct API users to the runtime guides.
🌐 Normalized API base URLs
Docs now consistently reference https://api.crittoraapis.com and https://managed.crittoraapis.com/v1.

🪧 Decision helper
The getting-started page now explains when to choose Direct API versus Managed API in one sentence.
🔎 Improved scanability
Added comparison cards, stronger call-to-action labels, section anchors, and an on-page navigation card.
❓ FAQ and structured data
Added a crawlable FAQ section plus FAQPage JSON-LD to improve answer engine and search engine extraction.

Released on December 19, 2024

Initial release of the Crittora API for Developers - a comprehensive document encryption and management platform.

🔐 Encrypt API Endpoint
Secure data encryption using Crittora's PQC technology with AWS Cognito authentication
🔍 Decrypt API Endpoint
Decrypt previously encrypted data with secure authentication
✅ Decrypt & Verify API Endpoint
Combined decryption and digital signature verification in a single call
✍️ Sign & Encrypt API Endpoint
Digital signing and encryption in one secure operation for maximum security
📚 Comprehensive Documentation
Developer-friendly API documentation with code examples in cURL, JavaScript, and Python
🎨 Modern Developer Portal
Clean, responsive interface with search functionality and intuitive navigation
🔒 AWS Integration
Built on AWS infrastructure with Cognito authentication and secure credential management
⚡ High Performance
Optimized for speed and reliability with enterprise-grade security

Authentication
AWS Cognito integration with username/password authentication
Encryption Technology
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) powered by Crittora technology
API Format
RESTful API with JSON request/response format
Security
HTTPS enforcement, secure credential storage, and regular key rotation
Response Format
Standardized JSON responses with transaction IDs and metadata

Ready to start using the Crittora API? Check out our getting started guide and explore the comprehensive API documentation.

We're constantly working on improving the Crittora API. Here's what you can expect in future releases: