{"id":9443125952786,"title":"SolarWinds Service Desk List Solutions Integration","handle":"solarwinds-service-desk-list-solutions-integration","description":"\u003cbody\u003eThe SolarWinds Service Desk API endpoint 'List Solutions' is a feature that allows users to retrieve a list of solutions or knowledge base articles from their SolarWinds Service Desk (SWSD) instance. Solutions in SWSD are documented resolutions or information that are useful for both service desk agents and end-users to resolve common issues or to understand processes and procedures. By using this API endpoint, developers can programmatically access the solution articles, automate processes, and integrate knowledge base content with other applications or services.\n\nHere's an explanation of what can be done with the 'List Solutions' API endpoint and the problems it helps to solve, presented in HTML format for better presentation:\n\n```html\n\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eList Solutions API Usage\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }\nh2 { color: #2b5797; }\npre { background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 10px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch1\u003eUsing the SolarWinds Service Desk 'List Solutions' API Endpoint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can Be Done With the 'List Solutions' API Endpoint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'List Solutions' endpoint in SolarWinds Service Desk API allows users to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRetrieve a list of all solution articles available in the service desk knowledge base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFilter solutions based on specific criteria such as category, subcategory, publication status, author, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntegrate solution content with other third-party applications or services used within an organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDisplay relevant solution articles on various platforms like company intranets, help widgets on websites, or within other internal tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEnable the development of custom applications or scripts that can interact with the knowledge base content to streamline support and training processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProblems That Can Be Solved Using This API Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the common problems that the 'List Solutions' API endpoint can address include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Access to Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e By programmatically listing solutions, organizations can make their knowledge base more accessible to agents and end-users, leading to quicker resolution of common issues and queries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease Agent Productivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrating solutions into the service desk platform or other tools can provide agents with immediate access to information, eliminating the need for manual searches and improving response times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhancing Self-Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e The API can be used to surface relevant knowledge base articles on various user-facing platforms, encouraging users to find answers independently without generating tickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Analysis and Reporting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analyzing the usage and effectiveness of solutions can guide the improvement of knowledge management practices and content creation strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Customer Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the right integration, customers can receive instant, accurate, and up-to-date information, leading to increased satisfaction and trust in support services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExample API Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\nGET \/solutions\n{\n \"category\": \"Networking\",\n \"subcategory\": \"WiFi Issues\"\n}\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis code snippet demonstrates a sample API call to the 'List Solutions' endpoint with filters for 'Networking' as the category and 'WiFi Issues' as the subcategory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n```\n\nBy leveraging the 'List Solutions' API endpoint of SolarWinds Service Desk, developers can build robust integrations that optimize the usage of the knowledge base, empowering both agents and end-users with the right information at the right time and in the right context. 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Solutions in SWSD are documented resolutions or information that are useful for both service desk agents and end-users to resolve common issues or to understand processes and procedures. By using this API endpoint, developers can programmatically access the solution articles, automate processes, and integrate knowledge base content with other applications or services.\n\nHere's an explanation of what can be done with the 'List Solutions' API endpoint and the problems it helps to solve, presented in HTML format for better presentation:\n\n```html\n\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eList Solutions API Usage\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }\nh2 { color: #2b5797; }\npre { background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 10px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch1\u003eUsing the SolarWinds Service Desk 'List Solutions' API Endpoint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can Be Done With the 'List Solutions' API Endpoint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'List Solutions' endpoint in SolarWinds Service Desk API allows users to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRetrieve a list of all solution articles available in the service desk knowledge base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFilter solutions based on specific criteria such as category, subcategory, publication status, author, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntegrate solution content with other third-party applications or services used within an organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDisplay relevant solution articles on various platforms like company intranets, help widgets on websites, or within other internal tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEnable the development of custom applications or scripts that can interact with the knowledge base content to streamline support and training processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProblems That Can Be Solved Using This API Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the common problems that the 'List Solutions' API endpoint can address include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Access to Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e By programmatically listing solutions, organizations can make their knowledge base more accessible to agents and end-users, leading to quicker resolution of common issues and queries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease Agent Productivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrating solutions into the service desk platform or other tools can provide agents with immediate access to information, eliminating the need for manual searches and improving response times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhancing Self-Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e The API can be used to surface relevant knowledge base articles on various user-facing platforms, encouraging users to find answers independently without generating tickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Analysis and Reporting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analyzing the usage and effectiveness of solutions can guide the improvement of knowledge management practices and content creation strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Customer Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the right integration, customers can receive instant, accurate, and up-to-date information, leading to increased satisfaction and trust in support services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExample API Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\nGET \/solutions\n{\n \"category\": \"Networking\",\n \"subcategory\": \"WiFi Issues\"\n}\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis code snippet demonstrates a sample API call to the 'List Solutions' endpoint with filters for 'Networking' as the category and 'WiFi Issues' as the subcategory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n```\n\nBy leveraging the 'List Solutions' API endpoint of SolarWinds Service Desk, developers can build robust integrations that optimize the usage of the knowledge base, empowering both agents and end-users with the right information at the right time and in the right context. This improves efficiency, reduces ticket volumes, and contributes to an overall enhanced service management experience.\u003c\/body\u003e"}