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api-development

Create or modify NetAlertX REST API endpoints with Flask and JSON responses.

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Search Tags:#authentication#routing#REST API#endpoint#Flask#api-development
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npx skills add https://github.com/netalertx/NetAlertX --skill api-development-netalertx
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Skill: api-development
Source: https://github.com/netalertx/NetAlertX/tree/main/.github/skills/api-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/netalertx/NetAlertX --skill api-development-netalertx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

NetAlertX teams often need custom API endpoints to access device data, events, and configurations. This skill provides a structured approach to add or modify REST API routes with consistent behavior and security contracts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Add or extend endpoints (e.g., /devices, /events) to satisfy new integration requirements.
  • Enforce consistent response shapes and authentication patterns across endpoints.
  • Use with NetAlertX's internal tooling to deploy and test API changes within the codebase.

Quick Start

Use the api-development skill to add a new endpoint, for example exposing a /devices/status route that returns a simple status summary for tracked devices.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-development

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a new REST API endpoint to NetAlertX?▼

Create a new REST API endpoint by defining a Flask route with proper authentication using NetAlertX's internal API token retrieval and return structured JSON with a success flag. Follow the project's endpoint patterns for consistent behavior across device, event, and data query routes.

What authentication pattern should I use for NetAlertX API endpoints?▼

NetAlertX API endpoints use internal API token retrieval for authentication. Implement token validation consistently across all endpoints to enforce security contracts and maintain uniform access control for device data, events, and configurations.

Can I extend existing NetAlertX endpoints like /devices or /events?▼

Yes, you can extend or modify existing endpoints such as /devices and /events. Maintain consistent response shapes and follow the project's routing patterns when adding new functionality to satisfy integration requirements.

What response format do NetAlertX API endpoints require?▼

NetAlertX API endpoints must return structured JSON responses that include a success flag. This standardized response contract ensures consistency across all routes accessing device data, events, and configurations.

How do I test API endpoint changes within the NetAlertX codebase?▼

Deploy and test API changes using NetAlertX's internal tooling integrated with the codebase. Verify that your new or modified endpoints follow the project's endpoint patterns and return properly formatted JSON responses with success flags.

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