Simple authentication with API key
RESTful design. Easy to use. No complex setup. Integrate PingPuffin uptime monitoring into your existing tools and workflows with a simple API key.
Simple API, easy to use
PingPuffin's API gives you programmatic access to your uptime monitoring data. Simple authentication with an API key. RESTful design that follows standard conventions. Easy to use - no complex setup required.
Integrate PingPuffin into your existing tools and workflows. Pull uptime data into your dashboards. Automate incident responses. Build custom integrations. The API is designed to be simple and straightforward - the 80/20 approach to API access.
RESTful design
PingPuffin's API follows RESTful conventions, making it easy to work with. Standard HTTP methods. Clear endpoints. Predictable responses. No need to learn complex API patterns - just simple, straightforward REST.
Whether you're building a custom dashboard, automating incident responses, or integrating with existing tools, the RESTful design makes it easy to get started. Standard conventions mean less learning curve and faster integration.
No complex setup
Get started with the API in minutes. Generate an API key, make your first request, and you're done. No complex authentication flows. No complicated setup processes. Just simple API access that works.
The API is designed to be as simple as the rest of PingPuffin. Get the data you need without the complexity. Integrate quickly and move on. It's the minimalist approach to API access.
For comprehensive API integration strategies, see our API monitoring guide. Learn how to use the API with your notification workflows and incident response automation.
API Use Cases
The PingPuffin API enables numerous integration scenarios. Pull uptime data into custom dashboards, automate incident response workflows, or build integrations with your existing tools.
Custom Dashboards
Use the API to pull uptime statistics and monitoring data into your custom dashboards. Display uptime percentages, incident history, and monitoring status in your own tools.
Automated Incident Response
Integrate with your incident management tools to automatically create tickets when downtime is detected. Use webhooks and API calls to trigger automated responses and workflows.
Status Page Integration
Programmatically update your status pages using the API. Automate status page updates during incidents, ensuring customers always have current information.
Integration Examples
Here are some common integration patterns using the PingPuffin API:
Example: Fetch Monitor Status
curl -X GET "https://api.pingpuffin.com/v1/monitors" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Example: Create Monitor via API
curl -X POST "https://api.pingpuffin.com/v1/monitors" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://example.com", "interval": 5}'For more detailed API documentation and examples, see our API monitoring guide which covers API integration strategies and best practices.
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