Mikrotik Api Examples

Mikrotik API — Quick Guide with Examples

This guide covers using the MikroTik RouterOS API (the binary/API or the REST-like RouterOS API depending on RouterOS version) and includes examples in three common languages: Python, Go, and curl (REST API). Assumes RouterOS v6+ (API) or RouterOS v7+ (REST API available). Use username/password with an account that has API access; enable the API service in IP > Services if needed.

Installation:

List all interfaces

interfaces = connection.path('interface').select('name', 'type', 'running') for iface in interfaces: print(iface) mikrotik api examples

Conclusion

The MikroTik API is a powerful gateway to automate every aspect of RouterOS. From simple configuration management to complex event-driven automation, integrating the API into your workflows can reduce human error, save hours of manual labor, and enable real-time network adaptivity. Mikrotik API — Quick Guide with Examples This