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Vector DB provides APIs for provisioning and managing vector database instances on DigitalOcean. By sending requests to the /v2/vector-databases endpoint, you can list, create, update, resize, and delete vector database instances, manage tags, retrieve admin credentials, and work with backups and restores.

Base URL https://api.digitalocean.com

Endpoints

GET List All Vector Databases POST Create a New Vector Database GET Retrieve an Existing Vector Database PUT Update a Vector Database DELETE Delete a Vector Database GET List Backups for a Vector Database GET Retrieve the Status of a Restore POST Restore a Vector Database from a Backup GET Retrieve Admin Credentials for a Vector Database POST Resize a Vector Database PUT Update Tags on a Vector Database

GET List All Vector Databases

/v2/vector-databases
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:read

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To list all of the vector databases on your account, send a GET request to /v2/vector-databases. Use the page and per_page query parameters to paginate the results. The response body contains a vector_dbs array of vector database objects and a total field with the overall count.

Query Parameters

page integer optional
Example: 1
per_page integer optional
Example: 1
Request: /v2/vector-databases
curl -X GET \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases?page=1&per_page=20"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
total integer (int64) optional
Example: 123
vector_dbs array of object optional
Show child properties
config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

created_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
endpoints object optional

VectorDBEndpoints contains the connection endpoints for a vector database instance.

Show child properties
grpc string optional
Example: my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443

Endpoint for gRPC connections (e.g. "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443").

http string optional
Example: https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com

Endpoint for HTTPS connections (e.g. "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com").

forked_from_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

ID of the vector database this instance was forked from. Empty when the instance was created directly via CreateVectorDB. Read-only and set by the platform at fork time; never modifiable through UpdateVectorDB.

id string optional
Example: example string
last_restore_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Backup_id of the most recent restore initiated against this instance. Empty if no restore has ever been triggered. Lets callers recover the identifier of an in-flight or last-completed restore without having to retain the RestoreBackupResponse themselves. Use it with GetRestoreStatus to fetch the live status.

name string optional
Example: example name
owner_uuid string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Project this database belongs to.

region string optional
Example: tor1
size string optional
Example: example string

Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

status string optional
Example: example string

Lifecycle state: pending, creating, active, errored, or deleting.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]
updated_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "total": 123,
  "vector_dbs": [
    {
      "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
      "forked_from_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
      "id": "example string",
      "last_restore_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
      "name": "example name",
      "owner_uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
      "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
      "region": "tor1",
      "size": "example string",
      "status": "example string",
      "tags": [
        "example string"
      ],
      "updated_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

POST Create a New Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:create

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To create a vector database, send a POST request to /v2/vector-databases. The response body contains a JSON object with a vector_db key holding the newly created database. Its initial status is creating and changes to active once the database is ready to receive traffic.

Request Body: application/json

name string optional
Example: example name

Required. Human-readable name for the database.

project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Required. ID of the project to create the vector database in.

region string optional
Example: tor1

Required. Region slug where the database will be provisioned.

size string optional
Example: example string

Required. Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]

A set of arbitrary tags to organize your vector database

Request: /v2/vector-databases
Content type application/json 
{
  "name": "example name",
  "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
  "region": "tor1",
  "size": "example string",
  "tags": [
    "example string"
  ]
}
curl -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"name": "my-vector-db", "region": "tor1", "size": "medium", "tags": ["production"], "project_id": "84e1e297-0000-0000-0000-1067cf2206e9"}' \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases"

Responses

201

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
vector_db object optional

VectorDB represents a provisioned vector database instance.

Show child properties
config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

created_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
endpoints object optional

VectorDBEndpoints contains the connection endpoints for a vector database instance.

Show child properties
grpc string optional
Example: my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443

Endpoint for gRPC connections (e.g. "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443").

http string optional
Example: https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com

Endpoint for HTTPS connections (e.g. "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com").

forked_from_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

ID of the vector database this instance was forked from. Empty when the instance was created directly via CreateVectorDB. Read-only and set by the platform at fork time; never modifiable through UpdateVectorDB.

id string optional
Example: example string
last_restore_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Backup_id of the most recent restore initiated against this instance. Empty if no restore has ever been triggered. Lets callers recover the identifier of an in-flight or last-completed restore without having to retain the RestoreBackupResponse themselves. Use it with GetRestoreStatus to fetch the live status.

name string optional
Example: example name
owner_uuid string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Project this database belongs to.

region string optional
Example: tor1
size string optional
Example: example string

Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

status string optional
Example: example string

Lifecycle state: pending, creating, active, errored, or deleting.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]
updated_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "vector_db": {
    "config": {
      "default_quantization": "example string",
      "enable_auto_schema": true,
      "weaviate_version": "example string"
    },
    "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "endpoints": {
      "grpc": "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443",
      "http": "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com"
    },
    "forked_from_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "id": "example string",
    "last_restore_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "name": "example name",
    "owner_uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "region": "tor1",
    "size": "example string",
    "status": "example string",
    "tags": [
      "example string"
    ],
    "updated_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

GET Retrieve an Existing Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:read

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To show information about an existing vector database, send a GET request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}. The response body contains a JSON object with a vector_db key holding the standard vector database attributes, including an embedded endpoints object with the connection information needed to access the database.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

ID of the vector database.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}
curl -X GET \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
vector_db object optional

VectorDB represents a provisioned vector database instance.

Show child properties
config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

created_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
endpoints object optional

VectorDBEndpoints contains the connection endpoints for a vector database instance.

Show child properties
grpc string optional
Example: my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443

Endpoint for gRPC connections (e.g. "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443").

http string optional
Example: https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com

Endpoint for HTTPS connections (e.g. "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com").

forked_from_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

ID of the vector database this instance was forked from. Empty when the instance was created directly via CreateVectorDB. Read-only and set by the platform at fork time; never modifiable through UpdateVectorDB.

id string optional
Example: example string
last_restore_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Backup_id of the most recent restore initiated against this instance. Empty if no restore has ever been triggered. Lets callers recover the identifier of an in-flight or last-completed restore without having to retain the RestoreBackupResponse themselves. Use it with GetRestoreStatus to fetch the live status.

name string optional
Example: example name
owner_uuid string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Project this database belongs to.

region string optional
Example: tor1
size string optional
Example: example string

Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

status string optional
Example: example string

Lifecycle state: pending, creating, active, errored, or deleting.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]
updated_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "vector_db": {
    "config": {
      "default_quantization": "example string",
      "enable_auto_schema": true,
      "weaviate_version": "example string"
    },
    "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "endpoints": {
      "grpc": "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443",
      "http": "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com"
    },
    "forked_from_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "id": "example string",
    "last_restore_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "name": "example name",
    "owner_uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "region": "tor1",
    "size": "example string",
    "status": "example string",
    "tags": [
      "example string"
    ],
    "updated_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

PUT Update a Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:update

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To update an existing vector database, send a PUT request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}. The response body contains a JSON object with a vector_db key holding the updated vector database.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

ID of the vector database.

Request Body: application/json

config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

id string optional
Example: example string

ID of the vector database.

project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Optional. New project UUID to assign the database to.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}
Content type application/json 
{
  "config": {
    "default_quantization": "example string",
    "enable_auto_schema": true,
    "weaviate_version": "example string"
  },
  "id": "example string",
  "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000"
}
curl -X PUT \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"id": "9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30", "config": {"default_quantization": "rq", "enable_auto_schema": true, "weaviate_version": ""}}' \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
vector_db object optional

VectorDB represents a provisioned vector database instance.

Show child properties
config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

created_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
endpoints object optional

VectorDBEndpoints contains the connection endpoints for a vector database instance.

Show child properties
grpc string optional
Example: my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443

Endpoint for gRPC connections (e.g. "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443").

http string optional
Example: https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com

Endpoint for HTTPS connections (e.g. "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com").

forked_from_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

ID of the vector database this instance was forked from. Empty when the instance was created directly via CreateVectorDB. Read-only and set by the platform at fork time; never modifiable through UpdateVectorDB.

id string optional
Example: example string
last_restore_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Backup_id of the most recent restore initiated against this instance. Empty if no restore has ever been triggered. Lets callers recover the identifier of an in-flight or last-completed restore without having to retain the RestoreBackupResponse themselves. Use it with GetRestoreStatus to fetch the live status.

name string optional
Example: example name
owner_uuid string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Project this database belongs to.

region string optional
Example: tor1
size string optional
Example: example string

Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

status string optional
Example: example string

Lifecycle state: pending, creating, active, errored, or deleting.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]
updated_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "vector_db": {
    "config": {
      "default_quantization": "example string",
      "enable_auto_schema": true,
      "weaviate_version": "example string"
    },
    "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "endpoints": {
      "grpc": "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443",
      "http": "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com"
    },
    "forked_from_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "id": "example string",
    "last_restore_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "name": "example name",
    "owner_uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "region": "tor1",
    "size": "example string",
    "status": "example string",
    "tags": [
      "example string"
    ],
    "updated_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

DELETE Delete a Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:delete

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To delete a vector database, send a DELETE request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}. Deleting a vector database is irreversible and destroys the underlying instance along with its data.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

ID of the vector database.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}
curl -X DELETE \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30"

Responses

204

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

GET List Backups for a Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:read

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To list the available backups for a vector database, send a GET request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups. Only backups with a status of SUCCESS are returned.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the vector database.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups
curl -X GET \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30/backups"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
backups array of object optional

List of available backups.

Show child properties
backup_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Unique identifier for the backup (e.g., "vectordb-{uuid}-20240101-120000").

completed_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Timestamp when the backup process completed.

started_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Timestamp when the backup process started.

status string optional
Example: example string

Status of the backup: SUCCESS.

401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "backups": [
    {
      "backup_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
      "completed_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
      "started_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
      "status": "example string"
    }
  ]
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

GET Retrieve the Status of a Restore

/v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups/{backup_id}/restore
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:read

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To check the status of a restore operation, send a GET request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups/{backup_id}/restore. The response body contains the current status of the restore.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the vector database.

backup_id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the backup being restored.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups/{backup_id}/restore
curl -X GET \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30/backups/vectordb-9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30-20240101-120000/restore"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
backup_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

The backup ID being restored.

error string optional
Example: example string

Error message if the restore failed.

status string optional
Example: example string

Current status: STARTED, TRANSFERRING, TRANSFERRED, FINALIZING, SUCCESS, FAILED, CANCELLING, CANCELED.

401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "backup_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
  "error": "example string",
  "status": "example string"
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

POST Restore a Vector Database from a Backup

/v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups/{backup_id}/restore
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:update

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To restore a vector database from a backup, send a POST request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups/{backup_id}/restore. The restore runs asynchronously; use the restore-status endpoint to monitor its progress.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the vector database.

backup_id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the backup to restore from.

Request Body: application/json

backup_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Required. ID of the backup to restore from.

id string optional
Example: example string

Required. ID of the vector database.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}/backups/{backup_id}/restore
Content type application/json 
{
  "backup_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
  "id": "example string"
}
curl -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"id": "9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30", "backup_id": "vectordb-9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30-20240101-120000"}' \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30/backups/vectordb-9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30-20240101-120000/restore"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
backup_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

The backup ID being restored.

status string optional
Example: example string

Initial status of the restore operation (e.g., "STARTED").

401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "backup_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
  "status": "example string"
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

GET Retrieve Admin Credentials for a Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}/credentials
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:view_credentials

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To retrieve the admin credentials for a vector database, send a GET request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}/credentials. The response body contains the user_id and api_token for the admin user provisioned on the cluster.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

ID of the vector database.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}/credentials
curl -X GET \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30/credentials"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
api_token string optional
Example: example string

API token for that user.

user_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Database user id from the cluster secret (opaque; matches what was provisioned).

401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "api_token": "example string",
  "user_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000"
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

POST Resize a Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}/resize
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:update

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To resize a vector database, send a POST request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}/resize. This changes the database's resource tier. The response body contains a JSON object with the updated vector database.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the vector database to resize.

Request Body: application/json

id string optional
Example: example string

Required. ID of the vector database to resize.

size string optional
Example: example string

Required. Target resource tier: small, medium, or large.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}/resize
Content type application/json 
{
  "id": "example string",
  "size": "example string"
}
curl -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"size": "large"}' \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30/resize"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
vector_db object optional

VectorDB represents a provisioned vector database instance.

Show child properties
config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

created_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
endpoints object optional

VectorDBEndpoints contains the connection endpoints for a vector database instance.

Show child properties
grpc string optional
Example: my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443

Endpoint for gRPC connections (e.g. "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443").

http string optional
Example: https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com

Endpoint for HTTPS connections (e.g. "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com").

forked_from_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

ID of the vector database this instance was forked from. Empty when the instance was created directly via CreateVectorDB. Read-only and set by the platform at fork time; never modifiable through UpdateVectorDB.

id string optional
Example: example string
last_restore_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Backup_id of the most recent restore initiated against this instance. Empty if no restore has ever been triggered. Lets callers recover the identifier of an in-flight or last-completed restore without having to retain the RestoreBackupResponse themselves. Use it with GetRestoreStatus to fetch the live status.

name string optional
Example: example name
owner_uuid string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Project this database belongs to.

region string optional
Example: tor1
size string optional
Example: example string

Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

status string optional
Example: example string

Lifecycle state: pending, creating, active, errored, or deleting.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]
updated_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "vector_db": {
    "config": {
      "default_quantization": "example string",
      "enable_auto_schema": true,
      "weaviate_version": "example string"
    },
    "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "endpoints": {
      "grpc": "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443",
      "http": "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com"
    },
    "forked_from_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "id": "example string",
    "last_restore_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "name": "example name",
    "owner_uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "region": "tor1",
    "size": "example string",
    "status": "example string",
    "tags": [
      "example string"
    ],
    "updated_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

PUT Update Tags on a Vector Database

/v2/vector-databases/{id}/tags
Authorizations: bearer_auth (1 scope)
Http: Bearer
Required scopes: database:update

OAuth Authentication

In order to interact with the DigitalOcean API, you or your application must authenticate.

The DigitalOcean API handles this through OAuth, an open standard for authorization. OAuth allows you to delegate access to your account. Scopes can be used to grant full access, read-only access, or access to a specific set of endpoints.

You can generate an OAuth token by visiting the Apps & API section of the DigitalOcean control panel for your account.

An OAuth token functions as a complete authentication request. In effect, it acts as a substitute for a username and password pair.

Because of this, it is absolutely essential that you keep your OAuth tokens secure. In fact, upon generation, the web interface will only display each token a single time in order to prevent the token from being compromised.

DigitalOcean access tokens begin with an identifiable prefix in order to distinguish them from other similar tokens.

  • dop_v1_ for personal access tokens generated in the control panel
  • doo_v1_ for tokens generated by applications using the OAuth flow
  • dor_v1_ for OAuth refresh tokens

Scopes

Scopes act like permissions assigned to an API token. These permissions determine what actions the token can perform. You can create API tokens that grant read-only access, full access, or limited access to specific endpoints by using custom scopes.

Generally, scopes are designed to match HTTP verbs and common CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

HTTP Verb CRUD Operation Scope
GET Read <resource>:read
POST Create <resource>:create
PUT/PATCH Update <resource>:update
DELETE Delete <resource>:delete

For example, creating a new Droplet by making a POST request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:create scope while listing Droplets by making a GET request to the /v2/droplets endpoint requires the droplet:read scope.

Each endpoint below specifies which scope is required to access it when using custom scopes.

How to Authenticate with OAuth

In order to make an authenticated request, include a bearer-type Authorization header containing your OAuth token. All requests must be made over HTTPS.

Authenticate with a Bearer Authorization Header

curl -X $HTTP_METHOD -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/$OBJECT"

To update the tags on a vector database, send a PUT request to /v2/vector-databases/{id}/tags. The supplied set of tags replaces the database's existing tags.

Path Parameters

id string required
Example: "example string"

Required. ID of the vector database to update tags for.

Request Body: application/json

id string optional
Example: example string

Required. ID of the vector database to update tags for.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]

Tags to set on the vector database. Replaces all existing tags.

Request: /v2/vector-databases/{id}/tags
Content type application/json 
{
  "id": "example string",
  "tags": [
    "example string"
  ]
}
curl -X PUT \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DIGITALOCEAN_TOKEN" \
  -d '{"tags": ["production", "staging"]}' \
  "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/vector-databases/9cc10173-e9ea-4176-9dbc-a4cee4c4ff30/tags"

Responses

200

A successful response.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
vector_db object optional

VectorDB represents a provisioned vector database instance.

Show child properties
config object optional

VectorDBConfig holds optional, advanced cluster settings.

Show child properties
default_quantization string optional
Example: example string

Default vector compression for new collections: rq, pq, bq, or sq. Empty means platform default (rq).

enable_auto_schema boolean optional
Example: true
weaviate_version string optional
Example: example string

The Vector Database version running on the cluster.

created_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
endpoints object optional

VectorDBEndpoints contains the connection endpoints for a vector database instance.

Show child properties
grpc string optional
Example: my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443

Endpoint for gRPC connections (e.g. "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443").

http string optional
Example: https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com

Endpoint for HTTPS connections (e.g. "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com").

forked_from_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

ID of the vector database this instance was forked from. Empty when the instance was created directly via CreateVectorDB. Read-only and set by the platform at fork time; never modifiable through UpdateVectorDB.

id string optional
Example: example string
last_restore_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Backup_id of the most recent restore initiated against this instance. Empty if no restore has ever been triggered. Lets callers recover the identifier of an in-flight or last-completed restore without having to retain the RestoreBackupResponse themselves. Use it with GetRestoreStatus to fetch the live status.

name string optional
Example: example name
owner_uuid string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000
project_id string optional
Example: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Project this database belongs to.

region string optional
Example: tor1
size string optional
Example: example string

Resource tier: small, medium, or large.

status string optional
Example: example string

Lifecycle state: pending, creating, active, errored, or deleting.

tags array of string optional
Example: ["example string"]
updated_at string (date-time) optional
Example: 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
401

Authentication failed due to invalid credentials.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

404

The resource was not found.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

429

The API rate limit has been exceeded.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

500

There was a server error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

default

There was an unexpected error.
Response Headers
ratelimit-limit integer

The default limit on number of requests that can be made per hour and per minute. Current rate limits are 5000 requests per hour and 250 requests per minute.

ratelimit-remaining integer

The number of requests in your hourly quota that remain before you hit your request limit. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

ratelimit-reset integer

The time when the oldest request will expire. The value is given in Unix epoch time. See https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/reference/#rate-limit for information about how requests expire.

Response Schema: application/json
id string required
Example: not_found

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."

message string required
Example: The resource you were accessing could not be found.

A message providing additional information about the error, including details to help resolve it when possible.

request_id string optional
Example: 4d9d8375-3c56-4925-a3e7-eb137fed17e9

Optionally, some endpoints may include a request ID that should be provided when reporting bugs or opening support tickets to help identify the issue.

Response
{
  "vector_db": {
    "config": {
      "default_quantization": "example string",
      "enable_auto_schema": true,
      "weaviate_version": "example string"
    },
    "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "endpoints": {
      "grpc": "my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4-grpc.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com:443",
      "http": "https://my-db-tor1-a1b2c3d4.weaviate.ondigitalocean.com"
    },
    "forked_from_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "id": "example string",
    "last_restore_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "name": "example name",
    "owner_uuid": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "project_id": "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
    "region": "tor1",
    "size": "example string",
    "status": "example string",
    "tags": [
      "example string"
    ],
    "updated_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}
{
  "id": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Unable to authenticate you."
}
{
  "id": "not_found",
  "message": "The resource you requested could not be found."
}
{
  "id": "too_many_requests",
  "message": "API rate limit exceeded."
}
{
  "id": "server_error",
  "message": "Unexpected server-side error"
}
{
  "id": "example_error",
  "message": "some error message"
}

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