diff --git a/lakekeeper/README.md b/lakekeeper/README.md
index 0f2882e..1449b69 100644
--- a/lakekeeper/README.md
+++ b/lakekeeper/README.md
@@ -23,15 +23,89 @@ The installation automatically:
 
 - Creates PostgreSQL database and user
 - Stores credentials in Vault (if External Secrets is available) or Kubernetes Secrets
-- Creates Keycloak OIDC client with PKCE flow for secure authentication
+- Creates Keycloak OIDC client with PKCE flow for Web UI authentication
+- Creates API client (`lakekeeper-api`) for programmatic access with OAuth2 Client Credentials Flow
 - Configures audience mapper for JWT tokens
 - Runs database migrations
 - Configures Traefik ingress with TLS
 
+**IMPORTANT**: During installation, API client credentials will be displayed. Save these for programmatic access (dlt, PyIceberg, etc.).
+
 ## Access
 
 Access Lakekeeper at `https://lakekeeper.yourdomain.com` and authenticate via Keycloak.
 
+## Programmatic Access
+
+### API Client Credentials
+
+During installation, a default API client `lakekeeper-api` is automatically created for programmatic access (dlt, Python scripts, etc.).
+
+**IMPORTANT**: The client ID and secret are displayed during installation. Save these credentials securely.
+
+If you need additional API clients or lost the credentials:
+
+```bash
+# Create additional API client with custom name
+just lakekeeper::create-oidc-api-client my-app
+
+# Recreate default client (delete first, then create)
+just lakekeeper::delete-oidc-api-client lakekeeper-api
+just lakekeeper::create-oidc-api-client lakekeeper-api
+```
+
+Each API client has:
+
+- **Service account enabled** for OAuth2 Client Credentials Flow
+- **`lakekeeper` scope** with audience mapper (`aud: lakekeeper`)
+- **Client credentials** stored in Vault (if External Secrets is available)
+
+### Using API Clients
+
+#### dlt (Data Load Tool)
+
+Configure dlt to use the API client credentials:
+
+```bash
+export OIDC_CLIENT_ID=lakekeeper-api
+export OIDC_CLIENT_SECRET=<secret-from-creation>
+export ICEBERG_CATALOG_URL=http://lakekeeper.lakekeeper.svc.cluster.local:8181/catalog
+export ICEBERG_WAREHOUSE=default
+```
+
+The dlt Iceberg REST destination automatically uses these credentials for OAuth2 authentication.
+
+#### PyIceberg
+
+```python
+from pyiceberg.catalog import load_catalog
+
+catalog = load_catalog(
+    "rest_catalog",
+    **{
+        "uri": "http://lakekeeper.lakekeeper.svc.cluster.local:8181/catalog",
+        "warehouse": "default",
+        "credential": f"{client_id}:{client_secret}",  # OAuth2 format
+    }
+)
+```
+
+#### Trino Integration
+
+Trino uses its own OIDC client with service account. This is automatically configured by `just trino::enable-iceberg-catalog`. You don't need to create a separate API client for Trino.
+
+### Deleting API Clients
+
+```bash
+# Delete default API client
+just lakekeeper::delete-oidc-api-client
+
+# Delete custom-named client
+just lakekeeper::delete-oidc-api-client my-app
+```
+
+This removes the Keycloak client and Vault credentials.
+
 ## Cleanup
 
 To remove all Lakekeeper resources and secrets from Vault:
diff --git a/lakekeeper/justfile b/lakekeeper/justfile
index 13ab458..8bef729 100644
--- a/lakekeeper/justfile
+++ b/lakekeeper/justfile
@@ -139,6 +139,76 @@ create-oidc-client:
 delete-oidc-client:
     @just keycloak::delete-client ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} lakekeeper
 
+# Create OIDC API client for programmatic access (dlt, etc.)
+create-oidc-api-client client_name='lakekeeper-api':
+    #!/bin/bash
+    set -euo pipefail
+    echo "Creating Lakekeeper OIDC API client '{{ client_name }}' in Keycloak..."
+
+    # Ensure lakekeeper scope exists (should be created by create-oidc-client)
+    echo "Ensuring 'lakekeeper' client scope exists..."
+    just keycloak::create-client-scope ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} lakekeeper "Lakekeeper API scope"
+    just keycloak::add-audience-mapper-to-scope ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} lakekeeper lakekeeper
+
+    # Check if client already exists
+    if just keycloak::client-exists ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} {{ client_name }} &>/dev/null; then
+        echo "Client '{{ client_name }}' already exists."
+        echo "To recreate, first delete it with: just lakekeeper::delete-oidc-api-client {{ client_name }}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    # Create confidential client with service account
+    echo "Creating confidential client with service account..."
+    CLIENT_SECRET=$(just utils::random-password)
+    just keycloak::create-client \
+        realm=${KEYCLOAK_REALM} \
+        client_id={{ client_name }} \
+        redirect_url="http://localhost" \
+        client_secret="$CLIENT_SECRET"
+
+    # Enable service account for client credentials flow
+    echo "Enabling service account for client credentials flow..."
+    just keycloak::enable-service-account ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} {{ client_name }}
+
+    # Add lakekeeper scope
+    echo "Adding 'lakekeeper' scope to client..."
+    just keycloak::add-scope-to-client ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} {{ client_name }} lakekeeper
+
+    # Store credentials in Vault if available
+    if helm status external-secrets -n ${EXTERNAL_SECRETS_NAMESPACE} &>/dev/null; then
+        echo "Storing credentials in Vault..."
+        just vault::put lakekeeper/api-client/{{ client_name }} \
+            client_id={{ client_name }} \
+            client_secret="$CLIENT_SECRET"
+    else
+        echo "External Secrets not available. Credentials not stored in Vault."
+    fi
+
+    echo ""
+    echo "OIDC API client '{{ client_name }}' created successfully"
+    echo "Client ID: {{ client_name }}"
+    echo "Client Secret: $CLIENT_SECRET"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Use these credentials for OAuth2 Client Credentials Flow:"
+    echo "  OIDC_CLIENT_ID={{ client_name }}"
+    echo "  OIDC_CLIENT_SECRET=$CLIENT_SECRET"
+    echo ""
+    if helm status external-secrets -n ${EXTERNAL_SECRETS_NAMESPACE} &>/dev/null; then
+        echo "Credentials stored in Vault at: lakekeeper/api-client/{{ client_name }}"
+    fi
+
+# Delete OIDC API client
+delete-oidc-api-client client_name='lakekeeper-api':
+    #!/bin/bash
+    set -euo pipefail
+    echo "Deleting Lakekeeper OIDC API client '{{ client_name }}'..."
+    just keycloak::delete-client ${KEYCLOAK_REALM} {{ client_name }}
+    if helm status external-secrets -n ${EXTERNAL_SECRETS_NAMESPACE} &>/dev/null; then
+        echo "Deleting credentials from Vault..."
+        just vault::delete lakekeeper/api-client/{{ client_name }} || true
+    fi
+    echo "OIDC API client deleted"
+
 # Install Lakekeeper
 install:
     #!/bin/bash
@@ -154,6 +224,7 @@ install:
     just create-namespace
     just setup-database
     just create-oidc-client
+    just create-oidc-api-client
     just add-helm-repo
 
     # Helm chart will automatically create the encryption key secret