prtg

Query and manage PRTG Network Monitor objects via API v2.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paesslerdavid/prtg-skill --skill prtg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prtg
Source: https://github.com/paesslerdavid/prtg-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paesslerdavid/prtg-skill --skill prtg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, jsonref, python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines working with PRTG Network Monitor by providing a consistent, API v2–first workflow for discovering, querying, and managing monitoring objects, plus Spectrum-themed dashboards and safe-write operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read and discover: fetch probes, groups, devices, and sensors using API v2 with support for filters and sensor-status summaries.
  • Write operations with safety: create, edit, pause/resume, acknowledge, and delete sensors/devices, all guarded by a dry-run plan and explicit confirmation.
  • Visualization: generate Spectrum-styled dashboards, charts, and timeseries visualizations; includes offline fixture mode for deterministic demos.
  • Provisioning & maintenance: metascan-based sensor creation workflows, field lookups, PATCH-based configuration changes, and optional v1 fallbacks when necessary.

Quick Start

Install the skill and start a Claude Code session with a PRTG task prompt such as: "/prtg Show me all sensors that are currently down in group 53".

Frequently Asked Questions about prtg

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate PRTG Network Monitor sensor management without risking accidental changes?

PRTG monitoring automation enforces safe-write workflows using dry-run planning and explicit confirmations before creating, editing, pausing, or deleting sensors via API v2. This ensures all write operations are reviewed and validated before execution.

Can I generate monitoring dashboards with timeseries visualizations from PRTG data?

Yes, you can generate Spectrum-styled dashboards and timeseries visualizations directly from PRTG sensor data. The skill includes an offline fixture mode for deterministic demos, ensuring consistent visual outputs without live API dependencies.

What is the best way to query PRTG probes, groups, and devices in bulk?

Querying PRTG probes, groups, and devices in bulk is handled through API v2 with support for filters and sensor-status summaries. This provides a consistent, API v2–first workflow for discovering and reading monitoring objects across your infrastructure.

Does PRTG API v2 cover all monitoring operations, or do I need API v1 fallbacks?

PRTG API v2 covers most discovery, read, and write operations, but optional API v1 fallbacks are included when v2 data is unavailable. This ensures comprehensive coverage for provisioning, maintenance, and configuration changes when v2 endpoints lack specific functionality.

How do I acknowledge or pause multiple PRTG sensors programmatically?

Pausing, resuming, and acknowledging PRTG sensors programmatically is supported through API v2 write operations, all guarded by a dry-run plan and explicit confirmation step. This batch-level control prevents unintended outages during automated maintenance workflows.

Can I use PRTG automation for metascan-based sensor creation workflows?

Yes, PRTG automation supports metascan-based sensor creation workflows alongside field lookups and PATCH-based configuration changes. These provisioning workflows integrate directly with API v2 to streamline sensor deployment across discovered devices.