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NetBox
Connecting REAP to NetBox (opens in a new tab): prerequisites, permissions, setup, what is read and written, troubleshooting.
Overview
On request: the source of truth for inventory, sites and IPAM, used to enrich devices and validate discovery.
Prerequisites
- NetBox (opens in a new tab) instance with API access
- Read-only API token
Permissions requested
| Scope | Permission | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Read | Devices, sites, interfaces, prefixes, IP addresses, tenants | Enrichment and validation |
Setup
- Create a read-only API token.
- In REAP: Integrations → NetBox (opens in a new tab) → URL, token; map sites/tenants.
- Compare discovered inventory with NetBox (opens in a new tab); review differences as findings.
What REAP reads
- Inventory and IPAM objects in scope
What REAP writes
- Nothing (differences are reported as findings, not written back)
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Objects missing | Token scope or tenant filter | Check token permissions |
Changelog
- September 2026 · page created (draft).
Last reviewed: October 7, 2026 (draft) · Owner: solutions engineering · Corrections: security@reapnet.ai