Coming Soon - The Watchman Tower REST API is currently in development and will be available soon. This documentation is prepared in advance for the upcoming release.

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What is the API?

The Watchman Tower API will provide programmatic access to all platform features, allowing you to:
  • Create and manage monitors
  • Configure alert channels
  • Retrieve monitoring data and metrics
  • Manage incidents and downtime
  • Automate workflows and integrations

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Planned Features

RESTful API

Standard REST endpoints with JSON responses

Authentication

Secure API key authentication

Rate Limiting

Fair usage limits based on your plan

Webhooks

Real-time event notifications

SDKs

Official libraries for Node.js, Python, and PHP

Documentation

Interactive API playground and comprehensive docs

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Base URL

The API will be available at: 
https://api.watchmantower.com/public/v1

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Use Cases

Once available, the API will enable:
  • 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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Planned Endpoints

The API will include endpoints for:
  • 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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Get Notified

Want to be notified when the API becomes available? 👉 Join the waitlist to get early access and updates.

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Next Steps

Authentication Guide

Learn about API authentication (coming soon)

Create Site

Create a new monitoring site

Dashboard

Use the web dashboard (available now)

Alert Overview

Configure notifications via the dashboard