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Integrating Nevermined’s access control and payment system with your existing BuildShip workflows is the quickest way to turn your low-code backend logic into a fully monetized API. This process requires setting up an AI Agent in Nevermined and configuring the Nevermined Trigger in BuildShip.
This guide assumes you have an active BuildShip account and have signed up for a Nevermined account.

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The Nevermined BuildShip Trigger

The Nevermined Trigger is a specialized node in BuildShip that is placed at the beginning of your workflow. Its function is to act as a security layer and payment middleware, validating subscriber access before your workflow logic executes.

Primary Purpose

To secure HTTP access to a BuildShip workflow endpoint for monetization.

Security Mechanism

It validates the user’s Access Token (Bearer Token) and verifies their subscription status against a Nevermined plan.

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Step-by-step Tutorial: Monetizing a BuildShip Workflow

The goal is to secure a BuildShip endpoint so it is only accessible by users who have purchased a Payment Plan and provide a valid Access Token.
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Get Your API Key

To interact with the Nevermined API, you need an API key.
  1. Go to the Nevermined App. Nevermined Login Page
  2. Log in with your preferred method.
  3. In the dashboard, click on the API Keys menu item. Nevermined API Key Generation (1)
  4. Click on New API Key button, generate a new key, give it a descriptive name, and copy it. Nevermined API Key Generation (2)
  5. Copy the generated key and store it securely. Nevermined API Key Generation (3)
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Configure Nevermined Integration in BuildShip

You must configure the API key as a secure integration in your BuildShip workspace.
  1. In your BuildShip Workspace, go to Settings > Integrations.
  2. Search for Nevermined and click to add a new integration. Buildship Settings > Integrations
  3. Provide a Key Name (e.g., NVM_API_KEY). This name will be selectable in the Trigger later.
  4. Paste your Nevermined API Key (from Step 1) into the Value field. Buildship New Integration
  5. Save the integration to activate it in your workspace.
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3. Initial Trigger Setup in BuildShip (Part 1)

Now, set up the entry point of your workflow using the configured integration.
  • Add the Nevermined Trigger node as the first node in your workflow.
  • Authentication Key: In the trigger’s configuration, select the Key Name you defined in Step 2 (e.g., NVM_API_KEY) from the dropdown menu.
  • Define your desired endpoint: set the Path (e.g., /my-backend-logic) and the Method (e.g., POST).
  • Connect the prompt output of the trigger to the input of the next node (your core logic).
The user’s JSON request body, including the prompt, will be passed through the prompt output. Leave the Agent ID parameter empty for now.
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4. Create the Payment Plan and Agent in Nevermined

Define the monetization rules and register your service as an AI Agent in Nevermined.
  1. Create Plan: Create a Payment Plan that defines the pricing and consumption model for your service. Nevermined Plan Creation (1) Nevermined Plan Creation (2) Nevermined Plan Creation (3)
  2. Register Agent: Create a new AI Agent. Nevermined Agent Registration
  3. Register Endpoint: In the Agent configuration, register the BuildShip endpoint. Ensure the Path and Method match exactly what you configured in BuildShip (Step 3). Nevermined Agent Endpoint Registration
  4. Associate Plan: Attach the new Payment Plan to this Agent. Nevermined Agent and Plan
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5. Finalize the Trigger Setup in BuildShip (Part 2)

Link the configured Agent back to your BuildShip workflow.
  • Return to your BuildShip workflow and open the Nevermined Payment Trigger configuration.
  • In the Agent Name field, select the Agent Name you just registered in Nevermined from the dropdown list. Buildship Trigger configuration
If the ID does not appear, close the configuration panel and reopen it to refresh the list of available Agents.
  • Click Ship 🚀 to deploy the workflow.

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User Access Flow

Once deployed, this is the complete process a subscriber must follow to successfully access your secured workflow.
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1. Purchase and Token Generation

The user must purchase the Payment Plan associated with your AI Agent. Upon purchase, they generate an Access Token (Bearer Token) from their Nevermined profile.
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2. Call the Secured Endpoint

The user sends an HTTP request to the deployed BuildShip endpoint with two key components:
  • Header: The Access Token must be included in the Authorization header: Authorization: Bearer [User's Access Token]  
  • Body: The input data (prompt) for your workflow must be sent in the request body as a JSON object using the key prompt:
json { "prompt": "PROMPT_TO_THE_BUILDSHIP_AGENT" }
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3. Validation and Execution

The Nevermined Trigger intercepts the request, validates the token, checks the subscription status, deducts the necessary credits, and allows the JSON prompt data to flow into your BuildShip logic for processing.