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Sonar Is on GitHub: Open API Tools for ISPs
When we started building Sonar, one of our core commitments was that we’d always provide a full API to our customers. We’ve all experienced the alternative
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February 10, 2016 · 2 MIN · UPD JUN 16, 2026
Sonar Software now maintains a public GitHub repository of open-source tools built on its fully documented API, starting with a data importer for ISPs. It is a direct extension of our commitment to an open, extensible platform.
When we started building Sonar, one of our core commitments was that we’d always provide a full API to our customers. We’ve all experienced the alternative - a software platform that doesn’t integrate with the tools you need, or doesn’t work with the equipment you buy, or doesn’t work the way you want, and you have no way to solve the problem when the vendor tells you that they can’t, or won’t, build in the features you need.
A public GitHub repository for Sonar API tools
As part of this commitment, we’ve started a public Github repository for tools we’re building to integrate with the Sonar API. Our first release is the Sonar importer - a tool to make it easier for you to import data from an existing data source into Sonar.
Why an open, documented API matters for every ISP
If you’re not a developer, you might be thinking - how does this help me? We truly believe that this commitment to openness and extensibility is important to all our customers, regardless of your personal coding abilities. The fact that we provide a fully documented, modern API means you can always find someone to extend Sonar to meet your needs.
What's next for the Sonar importer and API
The import tool in our repository is just the first step. As we build more features into Sonar, we’ll continue to build on this import tool, and we have a lot more coming in the future. If there’s anything you’d like to see, please share it on our forum.
It’s been great seeing all the things people have already been building with the Sonar API - if you’ve got something you’d be willing to share, we’d love to see it. Stay tuned for more details, and keep an eye on our Github repo - there’s more on the way.
Questions, answered.
Does Sonar Software offer a public API for ISPs?
Yes. Sonar provides a fully documented, modern API to every customer as a core commitment, so ISPs can extend the platform to fit their needs.
Where can I find Sonar's open integration tools?
Sonar maintains a public GitHub repository of tools that integrate with the Sonar API. You can find the published tools and releases there.
What is the Sonar importer tool on GitHub?
The importer is Sonar's first GitHub release, and it moves data from an existing source into Sonar. Sonar plans to keep expanding this import tool over time.
Why does Sonar provide an open, documented API?
A documented, open API means ISPs can always find a developer to extend Sonar to their needs. Sonar also plans to add more API-based features over time.
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