DigitalOcean API (unofficial showcase)
GET/v2/microvms/{microvm_id}

Retrieve a MicroVM

To show information about a MicroVM, send a GET request to /v2/microvms/{microvm_id}.

The endpoint is in the urls entry with default set to true. Its hostname is empty and its status is PENDING until provisioning finishes.

1 parameter
microvm_idstringrequired
The unique ID of the MicroVM.

6 status codes
200The response will be a JSON object with a key called `microvm`. The value will be an object containing the standard attributes associated with a MicroVM.
microvmobjectoptional
A MicroVM. All fields are set at creation. There is no update endpoint.
401Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
idstringrequired
A short identifier corresponding to the HTTP status code returned. For example, the ID for a response returning a 404 status code would be "not_found."
messagestringrequired
A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.
request_idstringoptional
Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.
404The MicroVM or checkpoint does not exist, or it belongs to another team.

One documented failure

  • NOT_FOUND

    MicroVM not found

codestringrequired
A service-defined error code.
messagestringrequired
A human-readable description of the error.
429The API rate limit has been exceeded.
idstringrequired
A short identifier corresponding to the HTTP status code returned. For example, the ID for a response returning a 404 status code would be "not_found."
messagestringrequired
A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.
request_idstringoptional
Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.
500There was a server error.
idstringrequired
A short identifier corresponding to the HTTP status code returned. For example, the ID for a response returning a 404 status code would be "not_found."
messagestringrequired
A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.
request_idstringoptional
Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.
defaultThere was an unexpected error.
idstringrequired
A short identifier corresponding to the HTTP status code returned. For example, the ID for a response returning a 404 status code would be "not_found."
messagestringrequired
A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.
request_idstringoptional
Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Error handling

A 401 is returned: Authentication failed due to invalid credentials. A 404 is returned: The MicroVM or checkpoint does not exist, or it belongs to another team. A 429 is returned: The API rate limit has been exceeded. A 500 is returned: There was a server error. Any other status is an error: There was an unexpected error.