API capabilities continue to evolve. Use this section as the reference point for the current public API surface and upcoming programmatic workflows.

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What is the API?

The Watchman Tower API provides a programmatic path into Watchman Tower workflows, including:
  • Create and manage monitors
  • Configure alert channels
  • Retrieve monitoring data and metrics
  • Manage incidents and downtime
  • Automate workflows and integrations

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Core API Goals

RESTful API

Standard REST endpoints with JSON responses

Authentication

Secure API key authentication

Rate Limiting

Fair usage limits based on your plan

Webhooks

Event-driven integrations where supported

SDKs

Integration options for developer workflows

Documentation

Interactive API playground and comprehensive docs

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Base URL

Current API requests use: 
https://api.watchmantower.com/public/v1

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Use Cases

The API is intended to support workflows such as:
  • Infrastructure as Code: Define monitors in your deployment scripts
  • Custom Dashboards: Build internal status pages with live data
  • Automation: Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
  • Data Export: Retrieve historical monitoring data for analysis
  • Third-Party Integrations: Connect Watchman Tower with other services

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API Coverage

Current and evolving API coverage includes areas such as:
  • Monitors: Create, read, update, delete monitors
  • Incidents: Access incident history and details
  • Alerts: Manage alert channels and preferences
  • Metrics: Retrieve uptime and performance data
  • Account: Manage API keys and account settings

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Staying Current

As the API expands, check these docs and the dashboard for the latest available endpoints, authentication options, and integration workflows.

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Next Steps

Authentication Guide

Learn how API authentication works

Create Site

Create a new monitoring site

Get Sites

Retrieve all monitoring sites associated with your account

Dashboard

Use the dashboard alongside API workflows

Alert Overview

Configure alerts and notification routing