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GNS3 API Utility

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Features

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Template-Based Exercise Creation

• Server-based templates: Use existing projects on the server as templates
• File-based templates: Import .gns3project files as templates
• Interactive selection: Fuzzy picker for choosing templates
• Automatic duplication: Templates are duplicated for each student group
• Smart fallback: Prioritizes server templates over file imports

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Educational Workflow

• Class management: Create classes with multiple student groups
• Exercise deployment: Deploy identical lab environments for all groups
• Access control: Automatic ACL setup for student access
• Resource management: Efficient project and node management

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Developer Tools

• CLI first: Powerful, scriptable interface
• JSON support: Easy integration with other tools
• OpenAPI: Full API documentation
• Go implementation: Fast, static binary with no dependencies

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Getting Started

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Navigation

• Installation
• Cluster Management
• Educational Workflows
• Remote Operations
• Sharing and Collaboration
• Automation Scripts
• Automation Walkthrough