Akamai API Security API request constraints API
Manage API request limits and the actions to take when those limits are met.
OpenAPI Specification
openapi: 3.0.0
info:
description: 'Manage your configurations for Kona Site Defender,
Web Application Protector, and Client Reputation.
'
license:
name: Apache 2.0
url: https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html
title: 'Akamai: Application Security Activation history API request constraints API'
version: v1
servers:
- url: https://{hostname}/appsec/v1
tags:
- description: 'Manage API request limits and the actions to take when those
limits are met.'
name: API request constraints
paths:
/configs/{configId}/versions/{versionNumber}/security-policies/{policyId}/api-request-constraints:
parameters:
- description: A unique identifier for each configuration.
example: '{{configId}}'
in: path
name: configId
required: true
schema:
example: 77653
format: int64
type: integer
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/config-id-path.yaml
- description: A unique identifier for each version of a configuration.
example: '{{versionNumber}}'
in: path
name: versionNumber
required: true
schema:
example: 25
type: integer
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/version-number-path.yaml
- description: A unique identifier for a security policy.
example: '{{policyId}}'
in: path
name: policyId
required: true
schema:
example: boBF_19288
type: string
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/policy-id-path.yaml
x-akamai:
file-path: paths/policy-api-request-constraints.yaml
path-info: /configs/{configId}/versions/{versionNumber}/security-policies/{policyId}/api-request-constraints
get:
description: Return a list of APIs with their constraints and associated actions. _Products:_ Kona Site Defender, App & API Protector with the Advanced Security module.
externalDocs:
description: See documentation for this operation in Akamai's Application Security API
url: https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/get-api-request-constraints
operationId: get-api-request-constraints
parameters:
- description: For customers who manage more than one account, this [runs the operation from another account](https://techdocs.akamai.com/developer/docs/manage-many-accounts-with-one-api-client). The Identity and Access Management API provides a [list of available account switch keys](https://techdocs.akamai.com/iam-api/reference/get-client-account-switch-keys).
example: '{{accountSwitchKey}}'
in: query
name: accountSwitchKey
required: false
schema:
example: 1-5C0YLB:1-8BYUX
type: string
responses:
'200':
content:
application/json:
example:
apiEndpoints:
- action: alert
id: 1941
- action: alert
id: 1942
- action: alert
id: 1943
schema:
additionalProperties: false
description: The Response JSON for API Request Constraints action.
properties:
apiEndpoints:
description: The list of API match targets action set in the security policy.
items:
additionalProperties: false
properties:
action:
description: The action to take for the requests that violate the constraints.
type: string
id:
description: Uniquely identifies the API match target.
type: integer
required:
- action
- id
type: object
type: array
required:
- apiEndpoints
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/api-request-constraints-action-200.yaml
description: Successfully retrieved API match target actions.
'400':
content:
application/json:
example:
detail: The request could not be understood by the server due to malformed syntax.
instance: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
status: 400
title: Bad Request
type: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-types/BAD-REQUEST
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Invalid](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/400). Client error, such as invalid or malformed input.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/400-client-read-errors.yaml
'404':
content:
application/problem+json:
example:
detail: The requested resource is not found
instance: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
status: 404
title: Not Found
type: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-types/NOT-FOUND
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Not found](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/404). The named security policy doesn''t exist, doesn''t carry application layer controls, or no rule with this ID is available for use in this policy.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/404-client-read-errors.yaml
'500':
content:
application/problem+json:
example:
detail: Internal Server Error
instance: 12ab3c45-789d-01ef-2gh3-ijk4l56m78no
status: 500
title: Internal Server Error
type: internal_server_error
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Internal server error](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/500). Something went wrong on our side. Try again in a few minutes, and contact support if the error persists.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/500-server-errors.yaml
summary: Akamai API Security List API Request Constraints and Actions
tags:
- API request constraints
put:
description: Update what action to take when any API request constraint triggers. Use `alert` to record the trigger of the event, `deny` to block the request, or `customDenyId` to apply a custom deny response. _Products:_ Kona Site Defender, App & API Protector with the Advanced Security module.
externalDocs:
description: See documentation for this operation in Akamai's Application Security API
url: https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/put-api-request-constraints
operationId: put-api-request-constraints
parameters:
- description: For customers who manage more than one account, this [runs the operation from another account](https://techdocs.akamai.com/developer/docs/manage-many-accounts-with-one-api-client). The Identity and Access Management API provides a [list of available account switch keys](https://techdocs.akamai.com/iam-api/reference/get-client-account-switch-keys).
example: '{{accountSwitchKey}}'
in: query
name: accountSwitchKey
required: false
schema:
example: 1-5C0YLB:1-8BYUX
type: string
requestBody:
content:
application/json:
example:
action: alert
schema:
additionalProperties: false
description: Sets various API constraint actions, which apply when an API constraint is triggered by a request.
properties:
action:
description: The action to assign to API request constraints, either `alert`, `deny`, or `none`. Use `deny_custom_{custom_deny_id}` to apply a custom action instead of Akamai's default. Run [Modify a custom deny action](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/put-custom-deny) to manage your custom deny actions. If the action is `none`, the rule is inactive in the policy.
enum:
- alert
- deny
- none
example: '{{action}}'
type: string
required:
- action
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/api-request-constraints-action-put.yaml
required: true
responses:
'200':
content:
application/json:
example:
apiEndpoints:
- action: alert
id: 1941
- action: alert
id: 1942
- action: alert
id: 1943
schema:
additionalProperties: false
description: The Response JSON for API Request Constraints action.
properties:
apiEndpoints:
description: The list of API match targets action set in the security policy.
items:
additionalProperties: false
properties:
action:
description: The action to take for the requests that violate the constraints.
type: string
id:
description: Uniquely identifies the API match target.
type: integer
required:
- action
- id
type: object
type: array
required:
- apiEndpoints
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/api-request-constraints-action-200.yaml
description: Successfully updated the API Request Constraint action for all APIs covered by match target.
'400':
content:
application/json:
example:
detail: The request could not be understood by the server due to malformed syntax.
instance: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
status: 400
title: Bad Request
type: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-types/BAD-REQUEST
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Invalid](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/400). Client error, such as invalid or malformed input.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/400-client-read-errors.yaml
'403':
content:
application/problem+json:
example:
detail: You do not have the necessary access to perform this operation or the requested resource cannot be modified
instance: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
status: 403
title: Forbidden
type: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec-resource/error-types/ACCESS-DENIED
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Forbidden](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/403). You don''t have permission to write to this resource.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/403-client-write-errors.yaml
'404':
content:
application/problem+json:
example:
detail: The requested resource is not found
instance: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
status: 404
title: Not Found
type: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-types/NOT-FOUND
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Not found](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/404). The named security policy doesn''t exist, doesn''t carry application layer controls, or no rule with this ID is available for use in this policy.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/404-client-read-errors.yaml
'500':
content:
application/problem+json:
example:
detail: Internal Server Error
instance: 12ab3c45-789d-01ef-2gh3-ijk4l56m78no
status: 500
title: Internal Server Error
type: internal_server_error
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Internal server error](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/500). Something went wrong on our side. Try again in a few minutes, and contact support if the error persists.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/500-server-errors.yaml
summary: Akamai API Security Modify the Request Constraint Action for All APIs
tags:
- API request constraints
/configs/{configId}/versions/{versionNumber}/security-policies/{policyId}/api-request-constraints/{apiId}:
parameters:
- description: A unique identifier for each configuration.
example: '{{configId}}'
in: path
name: configId
required: true
schema:
example: 77653
format: int64
type: integer
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/config-id-path.yaml
- description: A unique identifier for each version of a configuration.
example: '{{versionNumber}}'
in: path
name: versionNumber
required: true
schema:
example: 25
type: integer
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/version-number-path.yaml
- description: A unique identifier for a security policy.
example: '{{policyId}}'
in: path
name: policyId
required: true
schema:
example: boBF_19288
type: string
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/policy-id-path.yaml
- description: A unique identifier for each API.
example: '{{apiId}}'
in: path
name: apiId
required: true
schema:
example: 12345
type: integer
x-akamai:
file-path: parameters/api-id-path.yaml
x-akamai:
file-path: paths/policy-api-request-constraints-api.yaml
path-info: /configs/{configId}/versions/{versionNumber}/security-policies/{policyId}/api-request-constraints/{apiId}
put:
description: Update what action to take when the API request constraint triggers. This operation modifies an individual API constraint action. To use this operation, run [List all API request constraints and actions](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/get-api-request-constraints) and pick an API from the response list. Use `alert` to record the trigger of the event, `deny` to block the request, or `none` to take no action. Currently the only member in the API Request Constraints object is `action`. _Products:_ Kona Site Defender, App & API Protector with the Advanced Security module.
externalDocs:
description: See documentation for this operation in Akamai's Application Security API
url: https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/put-api-request-constraints-api
operationId: put-api-request-constraints-api
parameters:
- description: For customers who manage more than one account, this [runs the operation from another account](https://techdocs.akamai.com/developer/docs/manage-many-accounts-with-one-api-client). The Identity and Access Management API provides a [list of available account switch keys](https://techdocs.akamai.com/iam-api/reference/get-client-account-switch-keys).
example: '{{accountSwitchKey}}'
in: query
name: accountSwitchKey
required: false
schema:
example: 1-5C0YLB:1-8BYUX
type: string
requestBody:
content:
application/json:
example:
action: alert
schema:
additionalProperties: false
description: Sets various API constraint actions, which apply when an API constraint is triggered by a request.
properties:
action:
description: The action to assign to API request constraints, either `alert`, `deny`, or `none`. Use `deny_custom_{custom_deny_id}` to apply a custom action instead of Akamai's default. Run [Modify a custom deny action](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/put-custom-deny) to manage your custom deny actions. If the action is `none`, the rule is inactive in the policy.
enum:
- alert
- deny
- none
example: '{{action}}'
type: string
required:
- action
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/api-request-constraints-action-put.yaml
required: true
responses:
'200':
content:
application/json:
example:
action: alert
schema:
additionalProperties: false
description: The PUT Response JSON for API Request Constraints action.
properties:
action:
description: The action for API Request Constraints, either `alert`, `deny`, or `none`.
enum:
- alert
- deny
- none
type: string
required:
- action
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/api-request-constraints-action-put-200.yaml
description: Successfully updated the API's action.
'400':
content:
application/json:
example:
detail: The request could not be understood by the server due to malformed syntax.
instance: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
status: 400
title: Bad Request
type: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/appsec/error-types/BAD-REQUEST
schema:
additionalProperties: true
description: Details the errors you can receive.
properties:
detail:
description: The detailed error message.
type: string
fieldErrors:
additionalProperties:
description: Fields that provide additional details about the problem.
type: string
description: Pointers to fields for which invalid input was provided, whose values are messages detailing the reason this input was invalid for this field.
type: object
instance:
description: The non-referenceable URI that indicates the error instance.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-instances/d54686b5-21cb-4ab7-a8d6-a92282cf1749
type: string
status:
description: The HTTP status code.
example: 404
type: integer
title:
description: The error title.
example: Not Found
type: string
type:
description: The URL for the error type.
example: https://problems.luna.akamaiapis.net/api-definitions/error-types/NOT-FOUND
type: string
required:
- title
- type
- detail
- instance
- status
type: object
x-akamai:
file-path: schemas/problem-details.yaml
description: '[Invalid](https://techdocs.akamai.com/application-security/reference/400). Client error, such as invalid or malformed input.'
x-akamai:
file-path: errors/400-client-read-errors.yaml
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