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olivierlambert

Hi,

You are using the XAPI Python SDK, meant to be used against a host, not XO.

Two choices: keep using that but point it to the pool master directly OR use XO API instead (eg the REST API). I would advise for the option 2.

Studmuffn1134

@olivierlambert How would I do that with the rest api?

olivierlambert

Well, you gave such little details that I have no idea about how to answer your question.

If it's just sending a command to force shutdown a VM, you can just do this with the appropriate action in the REST API. See https://docs.xen-orchestra.com/restapi for more details

Studmuffn1134

@olivierlambert import requests

import os
from requests.auth import HTTPBasicAuth
# Path to the certificate
root_dir = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
file_path = os.path.join(root_dir, "Certs\\fullchain.pem")

# Define the Xen Orchestra API endpoint
# Define the ID of the VM you want to shut down (you can get this from the XO UI or API)
VM_ID = '573914d5-69c4-9041-6d3f-6d01f6d29d69'

def make_get_request():
    USERNAME = 'ThePlague'
    PASSWORD = 'NO'
    XO_SERVER_URL = 'https://nordstromfamily.net:2223/rest/v0'
    BEARER_TOKEN = "NO"
    try:
        # Make the GET request using Basic Authentication
        response = requests.get(XO_SERVER_URL, auth=HTTPBasicAuth(USERNAME, PASSWORD), verify=False)  # Set verify=False if you have SSL issues

        if response.status_code == 200:
            print("Response from the API:", response.json())  # Print the API response (if JSON)
        else:
            print(f"Error: {response.status_code} - {response.text}")  # Print error if authentication fails

    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
        print(f"Request failed: {e}")

if __name__ == '__main__':
    make_get_request()

Would code like that work i keep getting an authorizaiton error an i know for a fact that my username password or token are working

olivierlambert

Please use the markdown syntax (I edited your post) otherwise it's impossible to read your code.

Also please paste the error. I'm asking the DevOps Tool team to take a look.

Studmuffn1134

@olivierlambert how do i use the mark down tool hear do i do the '''?

Studmuffn1134

@Studmuffn1134

import os
from requests.auth import HTTPBasicAuth
# Path to the certificate
root_dir = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
file_path = os.path.join(root_dir, "Certs\\fullchain.pem")

# Define the Xen Orchestra API endpoint
# Define the ID of the VM you want to shut down (you can get this from the XO UI or API)
VM_ID = '573914d5-69c4-9041-6d3f-6d01f6d29d69'

def make_get_request():
    USERNAME = 'ThePlague'
    PASSWORD = 'NO'
    XO_SERVER_URL = 'https://nordstromfamily.net:2223/rest/v0'
    BEARER_TOKEN = "NO"
    try:
        # Make the GET request using Basic Authentication
        response = requests.get(XO_SERVER_URL, auth=HTTPBasicAuth(USERNAME, PASSWORD), verify=False)  # Set verify=False if you have SSL issues

        if response.status_code == 200:
            print("Response from the API:", response.json())  # Print the API response (if JSON)
        else:
            print(f"Error: {response.status_code} - {response.text}")  # Print error if authentication fails

    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
        print(f"Request failed: {e}")

if __name__ == '__main__':
    make_get_request()```

Studmuffn1134

@Studmuffn1134 stromfamily.net'. Adding certificate verification is strongly advised. See: https://urllib3.readthedocs.io/en/latest/advanced-usage.html#tls-warnings
warnings.warn(
Error: 401 - Unauthorized
That is the output i know about the cert warnings so dont worry about that it is a red herring the 401 though i cant get it to pass any sort of username password or token. I built xo from sources so is there any thing i have to do to enable the rest api and or tell the api to transmit on that dedicated port

Butcat

Hi there @Studmuffn1134 ,

I've looked at your code and identified a few issues:

You're trying to use basic auth (username/password), but Xen Orchestra's API typically uses token authentication through cookies
You're making a GET request to the base URL instead of a specific API endpoint
You're not using the /vms/{vm_id}/actions/hard_shutdown or /vms/{vm_id}/actions/clean_shutdown endpoints

I was able to call successfully the shutdown endpoints but with verify off. Also FYI, I was using a lab and I did not build it from source however if you are using the latest version the API should be available.

Link for the swagger documentation is: http://host/rest/v0/docs/

#!/usr/bin/env python3

import requests
import os
import sys
from urllib3.exceptions import InsecureRequestWarning

# Disable insecure HTTPS warnings.
requests.packages.urllib3.disable_warnings(InsecureRequestWarning)

def shutdown_vm(vm_id, xo_url, auth_token, use_force=True):
    action = "hard_shutdown" if use_force else "clean_shutdown"

    endpoint = f"{xo_url}/rest/v0/vms/{vm_id}/actions/{action}"
    
    print(f"Sending {action} request for VM {vm_id}...")
    
    headers = {
        'Cookie': f'authenticationToken={auth_token}',
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
    
    try:
        response = requests.post(
            endpoint,
            headers=headers,
            verify=False
        )
        
        print(f"Status code: {response.status_code}")
        
        if response.status_code in [200, 202, 204]:
            print(f"✓ Successfully initiated {'force' if use_force else 'clean'} shutdown")
            return True
        else:
            print(f"Error: {response.text}")
            return False
            
    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
        print(f"Request failed: {e}")
        return False

VM_ID = 'your_vm_id_here'
XO_URL = 'https://your_xo_url_here'
# You can navigate to the XO GUI and in the user section create an auth token. 
AUTH_TOKEN = 'your_auth_token_here'

shutdown_vm(VM_ID, XO_URL, AUTH_TOKEN)

I hope it will help you fix the issue on your side. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.

Studmuffn1134

@Butcat It worked thank you so much I never really worked with api's before so I am learning

Studmuffn1134

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Is it the same code for the hosts or do I have to use different api links for host actions can you help me with that?

Butcat

Hello @Studmuffn1134, welcome!

The provided python code will resembled yes however the path will be specific to the type and actions you need to perform. Also the returned payload will also be different.
You can find bellow some informations that can help you understand and use the Xen Orchestra API.

Here is a summary provided when searching with google about REST APIs patterns:

Understanding REST: A Guide to API Design Patterns

REST (Representational State Transfer) is a widely-used software architectural style that defines how APIs should be designed. It emphasizes simplicity, scalability, and efficiency, making it a popular choice for building web services and applications. REST APIs use standard HTTP methods (such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE) to interact with resources, which are identified by URLs. This approach makes REST APIs intuitive and easy to work with.

To get the most out of REST, it’s important to understand its patterns and conventions. These patterns will not only improve your foundational knowledge but also help you interact with APIs.

REST API Path Structure

A typical REST API path follows a structured format, often resembling this pattern:

http://host_or_domain_name/<types>/<id>/<action_verb>

Here’s a breakdown of the components:

<types>: Represents the type of resource you’re interacting with (e.g., vms, users, networks).
<id>: A unique identifier for a specific resource (e.g., a VM ID or user ID).
<action_verb>: Specifies the action to be performed on the resource (e.g., actions, start, stop).

HTTP Methods in REST

REST APIs use specific HTTP methods to perform operations on resources:

GET: Retrieves data. For example, fetching a list of resources or details of a specific resource.
POST: Creates a new resource.
PUT: Replaces or updates an entire resource.
PATCH: Updates specific parts of a resource.
DELETE: Removes a resource.

Example: REST API Paths for Virtual Machines (VMs)
Let’s look at some examples using a vms resource type:

List all VMs:

GET http://host/rest/v0/vms

This returns a list of VM IDs.

Get details of a specific VM:

GET http://host/rest/v0/vms/<id>

This returns detailed information about the VM with the specified ID.

List available actions for a VM:

GET http://host/rest/v0/vms/<id>/actions

This returns all actions that can be performed on the specified VM (e.g., start, stop, reboot).

Perform an action on a VM:

POST http://host/rest/v0/vms/<id>/actions/<your-action>

This performs the specified action (e.g., start, stop) on the VM.

Exploring Available REST Endpoints
If you’re working with a REST API like Xen Orchestra, you can explore the available endpoints by navigating to the base URL in your browser or using a tool like Postman. For example:

GET http://host/rest/v0

This will return a list of available resource types and operations, such as:

[
  "/rest/v0/hosts",
  "/rest/v0/messages",
  "/rest/v0/networks",
  "/rest/v0/pifs",
  "/rest/v0/pools",
  "/rest/v0/srs",
  "/rest/v0/vbds",
  "/rest/v0/vdi-snapshots",
  "/rest/v0/vdis",
  "/rest/v0/vifs",
  "/rest/v0/vm-controllers",
  "/rest/v0/vm-snapshots",
  "/rest/v0/vm-templates",
  "/rest/v0/vms",
  "/rest/v0/backup",
  "/rest/v0/groups",
  "/rest/v0/restore",
  "/rest/v0/tasks",
  "/rest/v0/servers",
  "/rest/v0/users",
  "/rest/v0/dashboard",
  "/rest/v0/alarms",
  "/rest/v0/docs"
]

From here, you can follow the REST patterns described above to query specific resources or perform actions.

Hope this help!

Studmuffn1134

@Butcat This was very very very helpful. https://192.168.100.30:2223/rest/v0/host/d2f1374c-728d-4905-85cc-e0d7166a3fbf/actions is there no way to turn off a single host through the api. The interesting part is I have no actions in the host section with that host id?

Butcat

Hi @Studmuffn1134,

You’re right—some actions (like certain host operations) aren’t fully available in the REST API yet. Right now, most "GET" methods work, and some actions (like those for VMs and snapshots) are implemented. However, the REST API is still a work in progress.

The Xen Orchestra team is currently focusing on:

Non-admin user management (coming soon).
Save/backup functionality (planned for the next few months).

Since not everything is ready in REST yet, you might need to use both REST and JSON-RPC to access all operations.

For JSON-RPC, check out:

Official JSON-RPC Documentation

Basic JSON-RPC Examples (Forum Discussion)

Studmuffn1134

@Butcat def shutdown_vm_hosts(host_id,xo_url,auth_token,use_force):
root_dir = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(file))
file_path = os.path.join((root_dir),"Certs\fullchain.pem")

headers = {
    'Content-Type':'application/json',
    'Authorization':f'Bearer {auth_token}'
}
data = {
    "jsonrpc":"2.0",
    "method":"host.shutdown",
    "params":[host_id],
    "id":1
}
try:
    response = requests.post(
        xo_url,
        headers=headers,data=json.dumps(data),
        verify=file_path
    )
    print(f"Status code: {response.status_code}")
    
    if response.status_code in [200, 202, 204]:
        print(f"✓ Successfully initiated {'force' if use_force else 'clean'} shutdown")
        return True
    else:
        print(f"Error: {response.text}")
        return False
except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
    print(f"Request failed: {e}")
    return False

Studmuffn1134

@Studmuffn1134 That is what i did and it still does not work I get a status code 200 but it never shuts the host off

TheNorthernLight

@Studmuffn1134 LOL at "ThePlague"... (hackers unite!)

Studmuffn1134

@TheNorthernLight Finally someone gets the reference But what do u think I am doing wrong

TheNorthernLight

@Studmuffn1134 Sadly, I dont know squat about python, sorry!

Studmuffn1134

@TheNorthernLight Well could you do it in a language you know and maybe i would be able to convert it>?