RESTful API

A RESTful API is an HTTP-based interface that exposes resources through URLs and standard methods such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

In the Clash Meta ecosystem, a RESTful API can be used by dashboards or GUI clients to read status, switch modes, inspect proxies, and update selected nodes.

Common concepts:

• Endpoint: the URL used to access a resource
• Method: the HTTP action
• Request body: data sent to the API
• Response body: data returned by the API
• Secret: a token used to protect the control interface

Do not expose a control API to the public internet unless it is properly protected.