Introduction to the Rootly API
Last updated August 29, 2024
Rootly's API empowers developers and system administrators to programmatically interact with Rootly's monitoring and incident management capabilities, automating tasks, extending functionality, and integrating Rootly into custom applications or workflows.
Key Features and Capabilities
- Monitor Management: Create, update, and delete monitors programmatically, allowing you to manage your monitoring infrastructure through code.
- Alert Management: Define and manage alerts, including triggering actions based on alert conditions, accessing alert history, and sending custom notifications.
- Incident Management: Access incident data, track incident status, and integrate with custom incident response systems for more seamless incident management within your existing workflows.
- Data Access: Retrieve monitoring data and performance metrics, such as uptime status, response times, error rates, and resource usage.
- Custom Dashboards: Create and customize dashboards programmatically, defining widgets, data sources, and visualizations to tailor your monitoring experience.
API Authentication and Authorization
- API Key: You'll need a Rootly API key to authenticate your requests and authorize access to the API. Generate an API key within your Rootly account settings.
- Basic Authentication: Rootly commonly uses basic authentication, requiring you to include your API key in the request headers, typically as a Base64 encoded string.
Making API Requests
- HTTP Methods: The Rootly API primarily uses standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations.
- Endpoints: Endpoints are specific URL paths that correspond to different API functionalities. Rootly provides detailed API documentation with a complete listing of its endpoints and their parameters.
- Data Formats: Rootly often uses JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) as the primary data format for API requests and responses.
Example Use Cases
- Automated Incident Response: Trigger automated incident response actions, such as sending messages to a chat platform or updating a status page, based on monitor events or alerts.
- Custom Integrations: Build custom dashboard widgets, integrate with internal monitoring systems, or trigger actions within your existing application based on Rootly data.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Retrieve historical performance data from Rootly and feed it into data visualization tools or reporting systems for deeper analysis and reporting.
Rootly's API opens up a world of possibilities for automating your monitoring, integrating with existing systems, and enhancing your incident management workflows to achieve greater efficiency and reliability.
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