# Verkada Classic Alarms API

The Alarm API enables you to programmatically extract data and automate tasks via third-party platforms securely and at scale. The API is REST-based, returns JSON-encoded responses, and uses standard HTTP response codes. Comprehensive documentation about the Alarm API is available at 

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## Available endpoints

* [**Sites endpoint (GET)**](https://apidocs.verkada.com/reference/getalarmssitesviewv1): Read-only endpoint that returns information about sites in your Verkada alarm organization. 
* [**Devices endpoint (GET)**](https://apidocs.verkada.com/reference/getalarmsdevicesviewv1): Read-only endpoint that returns information about devices in your Verkada alarm organization/sites. 
* [**Site State Change webhook**:](https://apidocs.verkada.com/reference/alarm-webhook-object) Allows a third-party platform to subscribe to any site state change events within your Verkada alarm organization. These events include arm/disarm, alarm, etc.


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