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What can you do with it?

The /kandji command enables you to manage Apple devices through the Kandji Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform API. Perfect for device management, user administration, blueprint configurations, and security monitoring for macOS and iOS devices in your organization.

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How to use it?

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Basic Command Structure

/your-kandji-connection [action] [required-parameters] [optional-parameters]

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Parameters

Required:
  • device_id - Device ID for specific operations
Optional:
  • action - MDM action to perform (e.g., lock, unlock)

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Tools

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Retrieve Device List

Get a list of devices in a Kandji tenant Parameters:
  • None required
Example: 
/your-kandji-connection
action: list_devices
Response: 
[
  {
    "device_id": "03f81208-2b6a-4a77-81f5-cf1633bcfb95",
    "device_name": "accuhive's MacBook Air",
    "model": "MacBook Air (M1, 2020)",
    "serial_number": "FVHHFKF7Q6L4",
    "platform": "Mac",
    "os_version": "14.4.1",
    "last_check_in": "2024-07-23T14:11:37.150080Z",
    "user": {
      "email": "accuhive.admin@kandji.io",
      "name": "acchuive admin",
      "id": "5344c996-8823-4b37-8d6e-8515fc7c3a0a"
    },
    "asset_tag": "sending_tag_to_now",
    "blueprint_id": "ab102b9d-8e9c-420d-a498-f2a1123091c7",
    "tags": [
      "accuhive_02"
    ]
  }
]

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Lock Device

Send an MDM command to remotely lock a device Parameters:
  • device_id (required) - ID of the device to lock
Example: 
/your-kandji-connection
action: lock_device
device_id: 03f81208-2b6a-4a77-81f5-cf1633bcfb95
Response: 
{
  "PIN": "496406"
}

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Notes

Kandji is a Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform for Apple devices. The API allows for programmatic management of devices, users, and configurations. Its capabilities include listing and managing devices, handling automated device enrollments, creating and applying blueprints for configurations, and accessing audit logs for security and compliance monitoring.
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