Changelog
All notable changes to the Crittora API for Developers will be documented in this file.
Version 1.1.0
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.
✨ Documentation Improvements
- 🧭 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.
⚡ Getting Started UX
- 🪧 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.
Version 1.0.0
Released on December 19, 2024
Initial release of the Crittora API for Developers - a comprehensive document encryption and management platform.
✨ New Features
- 🔐 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
⚡ Technical Specifications
- 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
🔗 API Endpoints
- POST /encrypt
Encrypt plaintext data with secure authentication
- POST /decrypt
Decrypt previously encrypted data
- POST /decrypt-verify
Decrypt data and verify digital signature
- POST /sign-encrypt
Sign and encrypt data in one operation
🚀 Getting Started
Ready to start using the Crittora API? Check out our getting started guide and explore the comprehensive API documentation.
- 📖 Getting Started Guide
Step-by-step guide to integrate with the Crittora API
- 🔑 Authentication Setup
Configure AWS Cognito credentials and partner API keys
- 💻 Code Examples
Ready-to-use code snippets in multiple programming languages
- 🛠️ SDK Support
Official SDKs and libraries for popular programming languages
🔮 What's Next?
We're constantly working on improving the Crittora API. Here's what you can expect in future releases:
- 📱 Mobile SDKs
Native iOS and Android SDKs for mobile app integration
- 🌐 Webhooks
Real-time notifications for encryption/decryption events
- 📊 Analytics Dashboard
Usage analytics and monitoring for API calls
- 🔐 Advanced Security Features
Additional security layers and compliance features