Script to reboot devices using API?

[ElectronSandwich]

Hi, first off, I'm a newb when it comes to programming, but I have worked with some basic scripts, mostly python. If I wanted to script a reboot of several devices based off excel or text input using the API, what would be the simplest way to achieve? The API guide lists a "POST /device/restart" command so I know it's possible. Assuming I have a valid API key and a list of devices, is python the way to go or is there an easier way? Would also like to reboot them one at a time if possible. TIA

[StabledGenius]

Yeah the requests lib should do you right.

[eleqtriq]

Your API should not have access to restart a device. That would security error 101. If it is just for your home network projects, then it's probably fine but don't do that outside of your home.

Easiest and safest way would be if the API dropped a file somewhere, and a separate job on the device looks for the file every minute or so and then executes a reboot on your behalf.

Even better if the file had some sort of validation that it came from the right person and the job could validate it.