Scripting the creation of Octopus API keys

Phil Stephenson's blog post provides an in-depth guide to automating the creation of API keys for the Octopus REST API using scripting techniques, particularly with PowerShell. The post underscores the significance of Octopus's API-first design, allowing users to perform any action available on the Octopus Web Portal through the API. It details the process of utilizing the Swagger API documentation and Chrome DevTools to understand and replicate browser interactions for API key creation, emphasizing the importance of service accounts for assigning appropriate permissions to API keys. Stephenson also discusses leveraging browser tools to inspect request and response headers during login, enabling users to simulate these actions programmatically without manual intervention. The blog concludes by highlighting the utility of automating these processes for service users, provisioning Octopus instances, and integrating with tools like the Octopus Terraform Provider, while encouraging further exploration of the Octopus REST API through additional resources such as webinars.