Base Endpoint: /hostC/api/v1/ • Interactive Docs: View Live API v1 Reference →
All endpoints support JSON envelope responses, real-time database telemetry, and multi-currency pricing contracts.
Authentication
Pass your authorization token as a standard HTTP header with every request:
Authorization: Bearer hc_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Core API Endpoints
GET /v1/instances
List All Instances
Returns status, assigned IP, node location, and current CPU/RAM utilization metrics.
POST /v1/instances
Deploy New Server
Deploys a new KVM cloud compute slice with chosen OS image and SSH keys in <60s.
POST /v1/instances/{id}/power
Power Controls
Triggers remote ACPI shutdown, instant reboot, or hard power cycle.
POST /v1/instances/{id}/snapshots
Snapshot Management
Creates live NVMe point-in-time snapshots or restores a previous disk state.
Example: Fetch Instances via cURL
# Request:
curl -X GET https://api.hostcraft.xyz/v1/instances \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $HOSTCRAFT_TOKEN"
Official CLI Tool
You can also control infrastructure directly from your workstation using our lightweight Golang CLI:
# Install via NPM or Binary
npm install -g @hostcraft/cli
# Authenticate and list servers
hostcraft auth login
hostcraft instances list