POST /api/groups

This endpoint allows you to create a new group within the system. It's essential for organizing devices and managing them efficiently by grouping them into logical units. Each group can have a unique name, description, and a list of associated devices.

Request Details

To create a group, you need to send a POST request with the group details in the request body. Ensure the request is authorized with a valid token.

Request Parameters

The request body must include the details of the group to be created.

Request Body Parameters

Field	Type	Required	Description
name	string	Yes	The name of the group. Must be a non-empty string.
description	string	No	A description of the group.
devices	array	No	List of device IDs associated with the group.

Example Request Body

{
  "name": "New Group",
  "description": "Description of the new group",
  "devices": ["dev-456", "dev-789"]
}

Authentication Required

Authentication required to use the endpoint is via a Bearer token. This authentication method implies that each request must include an authorization header with a valid access token. This Bearer token acts as a credential that verifies the identity of the user or application making the request, ensuring that only authorized entities can modify the user's information. By requiring this type of authentication, the Net Domain Technologies system guarantees a high level of security and access control, protecting users' data against unauthorized access.

Example Request

POST /api/groups HTTP/1.1
Host: api.plaspy.com
Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiIsInR5cCI6IkpXV...
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "name": "New Group",
  "description": "Description of the new group",
  "devices": ["dev-456", "dev-789"]
}

Response Parameters

The response includes details of the newly created group.

Field	Type	Required	Description
success	boolean	Yes	Indicates whether the request was successful.
error	string	No	Error message if the request failed.
apiUsage	integer	No	Total API usage at the time of the request.
apiDailyUsage	integer	No	Daily API usage at the time of the request.
id	string	No	Unique identifier of the created group.
name	string	Yes	Name of the group.
description	string	No	Description of the group.
devices	array	No	List of IDs of devices associated with the group.
creation	string	No	Date and time of group creation (in ISO 8601 format).
lastModified	string	No	Date and time of the last modification of the group (in ISO 8601 format).

Example Successful Response

{
  "success": true,
  "error": null,
  "apiUsage": 123,
  "apiDailyUsage": 45,
  "id": "grp-125",
  "name": "New Group",
  "description": "Description of the new group",
  "devices": ["dev-456", "dev-789"],
  "creation": "2023-06-01T12:00:00Z",
  "lastModified": "2023-06-01T12:00:00Z"
}

Example Error Response

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Invalid input",
  "apiUsage": 123,
  "apiDailyUsage": 45
}

This endpoint is crucial for adding new groups to the Net Domain Technologies application, allowing for better organization and management of devices by grouping them into named and described units.

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Last modification: 2024-06-06 17:55:43