# Using the APIs inside of DSS[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/api/python/inside-usage.html#using-the-apis-inside-of-dss "Permalink to this headline")

When running inside of DSS, nothing is required in order to use the APIs contained in the `dataiku` package.

Just import the `dataiku` package and start using the functions and classes documented here.

The REST API client (`dataikuapi` package) can also be used from inside DSS. In that case, you don’t need to provide any API key, as the API client will automatically inherit connection credentials from the current context. Instead, simply use `dataiku.api\_client()`

§ import dataiku

§ client = dataiku.api\_client()

§ # client is now a DSSClient and can perform all authorized actions.

§ # For example, list the project keys for which you have access

§ client.list\_project\_keys()
