Authentication
Kumbukum supports multiple authentication methods.
Bearer Token (JWT)
Obtain a JWT by logging in:
bash
curl -X POST https://app.kumbukum.com/auth/login \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"email": "user@example.com", "password": "your-password"}'Use the returned token in subsequent requests:
bash
curl https://app.kumbukum.com/api/v1/notes \
-H "Authorization: Bearer <jwt_token>"JWT tokens expire after 7 days.
Access Token (Personal Token)
Generate a personal access token in Settings > Tokens within the app. Use it as:
bash
curl https://app.kumbukum.com/api/v1/notes \
-H "Authorization: Token <access_token>"Access tokens do not expire and are ideal for integrations and the MCP server.
Additional Auth Methods
The web interface also supports:
- Magic Links — passwordless login via email (15-min expiry)
- Passkeys — WebAuthn-based biometric/hardware key authentication
- 2FA (TOTP) — Time-based one-time passwords via authenticator apps