New relic api

New Relic is a popular monitoring and analytics platform that provides insights into application performance, user experience, and business outcomes. The New Relic API allows developers to access and manipulate data from New Relic's platform, enabling integration with other tools and services. Here are some key aspects of the New Relic API:

API Endpoints

The New Relic API provides a range of endpoints for retrieving data, creating custom dashboards, and integrating with other services. Some common endpoints include:

• GET /v2/accounts: Retrieves a list of accounts associated with the API key.
• GET /v2/apps: Retrieves a list of applications associated with the account.
• GET /v2/transactions: Retrieves a list of transactions for a specific application.
• POST /v2/dashboards: Creates a new custom dashboard.
• GET /v2/metrics: Retrieves a list of metrics for a specific application.

API Keys

To use the New Relic API, you need to obtain an API key. You can do this by creating a new API key in the New Relic UI or by using the nr-api-key command-line tool.

Authentication

The New Relic API uses API keys for authentication. You can pass the API key as a query parameter (api_key) or as a header (X-Api-Key) in your API requests.

Data Formats

The New Relic API returns data in JSON format by default. You can also specify other formats, such as CSV or XML, using the Accept header.

Rate Limiting

The New Relic API has rate limits to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage. You can check the rate limits for your API key by contacting New Relic support.

Examples

Here are some examples of using the New Relic API:

• Retrieve a list of applications: GET https://api.newrelic.com/v2/apps?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
• Retrieve a list of transactions for a specific application: GET https://api.newrelic.com/v2/transactions?application_id=APPLICATION_ID&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
• Create a new custom dashboard: POST https://api.newrelic.com/v2/dashboards?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY with a JSON payload containing the dashboard configuration.

Documentation

The New Relic API documentation provides detailed information on the available endpoints, parameters, and response formats. You can find the documentation on the New Relic website.

Tools and Libraries

New Relic provides a range of tools and libraries to help you integrate with the API, including:

• nr-api: A command-line tool for interacting with the New Relic API.
• newrelic-api: A Python library for interacting with the New Relic API.
• newrelic-java-api: A Java library for interacting with the New Relic API.

These tools and libraries can simplify the process of integrating with the New Relic API and provide a more convenient way to access and manipulate data from New Relic's platform.