firewalla-mcp-server

# Firewalla API Documentation Audit Report **Date**: 2025-07-14 **Purpose**: Comprehensive comparison between official Firewalla API documentation and local API reference ## Executive Summary This report documents all discrepancies found between the official Firewalla API documentation (docs.firewalla.net) and our local API reference (`/docs/firewalla-api-reference.md`). While most endpoints match, several critical differences were identified that could impact API functionality. ## Critical Discrepancies ### 1. Rule Management Endpoints **Issue**: Request body parameters for pause/resume operations differ significantly **Official Documentation**: - `POST /v2/rules/:id/pause` - No request body documented - `POST /v2/rules/:id/resume` - No request body documented **Local Documentation & Implementation**: - `POST /v2/rules/{id}/pause` - Includes request body: ```json { "duration": 60, "box": "box_gid_here" } ``` - `POST /v2/rules/{id}/resume` - Includes request body: ```json { "box": "box_gid_here" } ``` **Third-Party Research Findings**: - Alternative approach suggests using `PATCH /v2/rules/{rule_id}` with: ```json { "status": "paused", "resumeTs": 1730447709 // Unix timestamp for auto-resume } ``` - This would align with the Rule data model which includes `status` and `resumeTs` fields **Current Implementation Analysis**: - Our `FirewallaClient.pauseRule()` sends `duration` and `box` as POST body parameters - The `duration` parameter (1-1440 minutes) is validated in the implementation - The `box` parameter uses the configured `boxId` from environment **Impact**: Critical - Three different approaches documented: 1. Official docs: No parameters 2. Our implementation: `duration` and `box` in request body 3. Research suggests: `status` and `resumeTs` via PATCH This discrepancy requires immediate testing to verify actual API behavior ### 2. Endpoint Path Notation **Issue**: Inconsistent parameter notation **Official Documentation**: Uses `:parameter` notation (e.g., `/v2/alarms/:gid/:aid`) **Local Documentation**: Uses `{parameter}` notation (e.g., `/v2/alarms/{gid}/{aid}`) **Impact**: Low - Both notations are understood, but consistency would be better ## Missing in Official Documentation ### 1. Comprehensive Data Models The official documentation provides partial data models. Our local documentation includes: - Complete TypeScript interfaces for all models - Enum definitions for alarm types and statuses - Detailed field descriptions and conditional logic - Nested object structures ### 2. Error Response Formats Official documentation lacks error response structures. Our local documentation provides: - Standard error response format - HTTP status code meanings - Error handling best practices - Retry strategies with exponential backoff ### 3. Query Syntax Guide While official docs reference "Query basics", they don't provide: - Complete query syntax examples - Supported operators and wildcards - Unit specifications (B, KB, MB, GB, TB) - Complex query examples with AND/OR logic ### 4. Code Examples Our local documentation provides more comprehensive examples: - Node.js/Axios implementation patterns - Error handling implementations - Pagination handling - Environment configuration ## Additional Endpoints in Local Documentation Our local documentation includes endpoints that may not be officially documented: - Detailed pagination patterns - Rate limiting information - Best practices for API usage ## Data Model Discrepancies ### Alarm Model - Official: Basic structure provided - Local: Complete TypeScript interface with all 16 alarm types enumerated ### Flow Model - Official: Basic structure provided - Local: Includes Host, Category, and Network nested interfaces ### Rule Model - Official: Basic structure provided - Local: Includes Target, Scope, Schedule, and Hit interfaces ## Complete API Endpoint Comparison ### Verified Endpoints (Match Official Docs) | Resource | Endpoint | Method | Status | |----------|----------|--------|--------| | Alarms | `/v2/alarms` | GET | ✅ Match | | Alarms | `/v2/alarms/:gid/:aid` | GET | ✅ Match | | Alarms | `/v2/alarms/:gid/:aid` | DELETE | ✅ Match | | Boxes | `/v2/boxes` | GET | ✅ Match | | Devices | `/v2/devices` | GET | ✅ Match | | Flows | `/v2/flows` | GET | ✅ Match | | Rules | `/v2/rules` | GET | ✅ Match | | Statistics | `/v2/stats/:type` | GET | ✅ Match | | Statistics | `/v2/stats/simple` | GET | ✅ Match | | Target Lists | `/v2/target-lists` | GET, POST | ✅ Match | | Target Lists | `/v2/target-lists/:id` | GET, PATCH, DELETE | ✅ Match | | Trends | `/v2/trends/:type` | GET | ✅ Match | ### Discrepant Endpoints | Resource | Endpoint | Issue | |----------|----------|-------| | Rules | `/v2/rules/:id/pause` | POST body parameters undocumented | | Rules | `/v2/rules/:id/resume` | POST body parameters undocumented | ## Recommendations ### 1. Immediate Action: Test Rule Pause/Resume **Priority**: CRITICAL - Create test script to verify actual API behavior: 1. Test with no body parameters (as per official docs) 2. Test with `duration` and `box` parameters (as per our implementation) 3. Test PATCH with `status` and `resumeTs` (as per research) - Document actual working approach - Update implementation if necessary ### 2. Verify Required Parameters **Priority**: HIGH - Test if `box` parameter is actually required for pause/resume - Confirm if omitting parameters causes failures - Check if duration defaults to 60 minutes when not specified ### 3. Standardize Documentation **Priority**: MEDIUM - Update path parameter notation for consistency (prefer `{param}`) - Add missing examples from GitHub repository - Document actual vs documented behavior clearly ### 4. Preserve Local Enhancements **Priority**: HIGH - Keep TypeScript interfaces as they provide valuable type safety - Maintain comprehensive error handling documentation - Preserve detailed query syntax guide - Keep pagination and rate limiting documentation ### 5. Contributing Back **Priority**: LOW - Consider submitting documentation improvements to Firewalla - Share discovered undocumented features - Propose TypeScript type definitions ## Action Items 1. **Immediate**: Test rule pause/resume endpoints to verify parameter requirements 2. **Short-term**: Update path parameter notation for consistency 3. **Long-term**: Consider contributing comprehensive documentation back to Firewalla ## Test Script for Verification To resolve the pause/resume endpoint discrepancy, use this test script: ```javascript // test-pause-resume.js const axios = require('axios'); const config = { mspDomain: process.env.FIREWALLA_MSP_DOMAIN, token: process.env.FIREWALLA_MSP_TOKEN, boxId: process.env.FIREWALLA_BOX_ID, testRuleId: 'YOUR_TEST_RULE_ID' // Replace with actual rule ID }; const api = axios.create({ baseURL: `https://${config.mspDomain}/v2`, headers: { 'Authorization': `Token ${config.token}`, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' } }); async function testPauseResume() { console.log('Testing pause/resume endpoints...\n'); // Test 1: No body (as per official docs) try { console.log('Test 1: POST with no body'); const res1 = await api.post(`/rules/${config.testRuleId}/pause`); console.log('✅ Success:', res1.data); } catch (err) { console.log('❌ Failed:', err.response?.status, err.response?.data); } // Test 2: With duration and box (as per our implementation) try { console.log('\nTest 2: POST with duration and box'); const res2 = await api.post(`/rules/${config.testRuleId}/pause`, { duration: 30, box: config.boxId }); console.log('✅ Success:', res2.data); } catch (err) { console.log('❌ Failed:', err.response?.status, err.response?.data); } // Test 3: PATCH with status/resumeTs (as per research) try { console.log('\nTest 3: PATCH with status and resumeTs'); const resumeTs = Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000) + 1800; // 30 minutes const res3 = await api.patch(`/rules/${config.testRuleId}`, { status: 'paused', resumeTs: resumeTs }); console.log('✅ Success:', res3.data); } catch (err) { console.log('❌ Failed:', err.response?.status, err.response?.data); } // Test resume try { console.log('\nTest 4: Resume with box parameter'); const res4 = await api.post(`/rules/${config.testRuleId}/resume`, { box: config.boxId }); console.log('✅ Success:', res4.data); } catch (err) { console.log('❌ Failed:', err.response?.status, err.response?.data); } } testPauseResume().catch(console.error); ``` Run with: `node test-pause-resume.js` ## Conclusion While the official Firewalla documentation provides the authoritative API specification, our local documentation adds significant value through: - More detailed data models with TypeScript interfaces - Comprehensive error handling patterns - Practical code examples with real-world use cases - Detailed query syntax guides - Rate limiting and pagination documentation The most critical discrepancy is the rule management endpoints' request parameters. Our implementation includes `duration` and `box` parameters that aren't documented officially, which requires immediate verification through testing to ensure API compatibility and prevent potential failures in production.