Integrate Zuzia.app with your applications using REST API. Access monitoring data, configure checks programmatically, retrieve metrics, and automate monitoring workflows.

Last updated: 2025-11-30

API Integration Guide

Are you looking to integrate Zuzia.app with your applications, automate monitoring configuration, or retrieve monitoring data programmatically? Need to access server metrics, configure checks via API, or build custom integrations? This comprehensive guide shows you how to use Zuzia.app REST API, authenticate API requests, retrieve monitoring data, configure checks programmatically, and build custom integrations.

Why API Integration Matters

API integration enables programmatic access to Zuzia.app functionality, allowing you to automate monitoring configuration, integrate monitoring into your applications, and build custom workflows. When used properly, API integration provides flexibility, enables automation, and integrates monitoring into your existing toolchain.

API integration provides:

Programmatic access: Access monitoring data and configuration via API
Automation support: Automate monitoring setup and configuration
Custom integrations: Build custom integrations with your applications
Data retrieval: Retrieve historical monitoring data programmatically
Workflow automation: Automate monitoring workflows and responses
Flexible access: Access monitoring from any application or script

How Zuzia.app API Works

Zuzia.app provides a REST API for programmatic access to monitoring data and configuration. The API uses standard HTTP methods and JSON payloads, making it easy to integrate with any application or programming language.

API Authentication

Zuzia.app API uses API keys for authentication:

Generate API Key
- Log in to Zuzia.app dashboard
- Navigate to API settings
- Generate new API key
- Store API key securely
Authenticate Requests
- Include API key in request headers
- Use Authorization header with API key
- API key identifies your account and permissions
Manage API Keys
- Create multiple API keys for different purposes
- Revoke API keys when no longer needed
- Rotate API keys regularly for security

API Endpoints

Zuzia.app API provides endpoints for:

Servers: List, create, update, delete servers
Checks: Configure and manage monitoring checks
Metrics: Retrieve monitoring metrics and data
Alerts: Configure and manage alert rules
Notifications: Manage notification settings
Websites: Configure website monitoring

Setting Up API Integration

Setting up API integration involves generating API keys and making your first API requests.

Step 1: Generate API Key

Log in to Zuzia.app Dashboard
- Access your Zuzia.app account
- Navigate to Settings or API section
- Click on "API Keys" or "API Settings"
Create API Key
- Click "Generate New API Key"
- Enter description for API key
- Choose permissions for API key
- Copy API key immediately (it won't be shown again)
Store API Key Securely
- Store API key in secure location
- Use environment variables for API keys
- Never commit API keys to version control
- Rotate API keys regularly

Step 2: Make Your First API Request

Test API access with a simple request:

List Servers

curl -X GET https://api.zuzia.app/v1/servers \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Retrieve Server Metrics

curl -X GET https://api.zuzia.app/v1/servers/{server_id}/metrics \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Create Monitoring Check

curl -X POST https://api.zuzia.app/v1/checks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "server_id": "server_id",
    "type": "host_metrics",
    "name": "CPU Monitoring"
  }'

Step 3: Integrate with Your Application

Integrate Zuzia.app API into your application:

Choose HTTP Client
- Use HTTP client library for your programming language
- Popular choices: requests (Python), axios (JavaScript), curl (bash)
- Ensure client supports HTTPS and custom headers
Implement API Client
- Create API client class or module
- Implement authentication with API key
- Add methods for common API operations
- Handle errors and retries
Test Integration
- Test API calls with your application
- Verify data retrieval and updates
- Test error handling
- Monitor API usage and rate limits

Common API Use Cases

Retrieve Monitoring Data

Retrieve monitoring metrics and data programmatically:

import requests

api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY"
base_url = "https://api.zuzia.app/v1"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

# Get server metrics
response = requests.get(
    f"{base_url}/servers/{server_id}/metrics",
    headers=headers
)
metrics = response.json()

Configure Monitoring Checks

Create and configure monitoring checks via API:

# Create CPU monitoring check
check_data = {
    "server_id": "server_id",
    "type": "host_metrics",
    "name": "CPU Monitoring",
    "thresholds": {
        "cpu_usage": 80
    }
}

response = requests.post(
    f"{base_url}/checks",
    headers=headers,
    json=check_data
)

Automate Server Management

Automate server addition and configuration:

# Add new server
server_data = {
    "name": "Production Server",
    "hostname": "server.example.com",
    "description": "Main production server"
}

response = requests.post(
    f"{base_url}/servers",
    headers=headers,
    json=server_data
)
server = response.json()

API Integration Best Practices

Follow these best practices for reliable API integration:

API Key Management

Store securely: Never hardcode API keys in your code
Use environment variables: Store API keys in environment variables
Rotate regularly: Rotate API keys periodically
Limit permissions: Use API keys with minimum required permissions

Request Handling

Handle errors: Implement proper error handling for API requests
Implement retries: Add retry logic for transient failures
Respect rate limits: Monitor and respect API rate limits
Cache responses: Cache API responses when appropriate

Security

Use HTTPS: Always use HTTPS for API requests
Validate input: Validate all input before sending to API
Sanitize output: Sanitize API responses before using
Monitor usage: Monitor API usage for anomalies

Troubleshooting API Integration

If API integration isn't working, check these common issues:

Authentication Failures

Verify API key: Ensure API key is correct and active
Check header format: Verify Authorization header format
Review permissions: Ensure API key has required permissions
Check expiration: Verify API key hasn't expired

Request Failures

Verify endpoint URL: Ensure API endpoint URL is correct
Check request format: Verify request format matches API documentation
Review rate limits: Check if you've exceeded rate limits
Test connectivity: Verify network connectivity to API

Data Issues

Verify response format: Check API response format
Validate data: Validate API response data
Check error messages: Review API error messages for details
Contact support: If issues persist, contact Zuzia.app support

FAQ: Common Questions About API Integration

What programming languages are supported?

Zuzia.app API is REST-based and can be used with any programming language that supports HTTP requests. Popular choices include Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, and PHP.

Are there rate limits on API requests?

Yes, Zuzia.app API has rate limits to ensure fair usage. Rate limits depend on your plan and are documented in API documentation.

Can I retrieve historical monitoring data via API?

Yes, you can retrieve historical monitoring data via API. Historical data availability depends on your Zuzia.app plan and data retention settings.

How do I handle API errors?

API errors are returned as HTTP status codes with error details in response body. Implement error handling to check status codes and parse error messages.

Is API documentation available?

Yes, Zuzia.app provides comprehensive API documentation with examples, endpoint descriptions, and authentication details.

To set up monitoring that can be accessed via API, see:
- Automated Server Monitoring Setup
- Server Metrics Monitoring
For notification integrations, see:
- Email Notifications Integration
- Webhook Notifications Integration
For agent installation, see:
- Zuzia.app Agent Integration

API Integration Guide