FAQ

Where do I find my Cisco Meraki API key?

Log in to your Meraki Dashboard, click your username in the top-right corner, and go to My Profile. Scroll down to the API access section and click Generate new API key. Copy the key immediately — Meraki only shows it once. You'll also need to make sure API access is enabled for your organization under Organization → Settings → Dashboard API access.

Can I pull data from multiple Meraki organizations in one data flow?

Yes. Add each organization as a separate source within the same data flow, then use the Append transformation to combine their data into a single output. This is useful for building a unified device inventory or admin list across multiple orgs.

Which entities are best for security auditing?

Start with Organization admins to review who has access and at what permission level, Organization SAMLs to verify IdP configurations, and Organization API requests to detect unusual or unauthorized API activity. You can send this combined data to an AI destination like Claude or ChatGPT to help summarize anomalies.

Does Coupler.io sync real-time device status from Meraki?

No — Coupler.io captures a snapshot of device status at the time of each sync. If a device goes offline between syncs, you won't see that change until the next run. For near-real-time monitoring, set your data flow to refresh hourly.

How far back can I pull historical data?

You can set any start date using the date picker in the data flow settings. However, Meraki's API has retention limits for certain data — particularly API request logs. In practice, logs older than a few months may no longer be available through the API even if you set an earlier start date.

Why does the Organization API requests entity return so much data?

Every API call made against your Meraki organization is logged, so busy environments can generate thousands of records per day. Set a recent start date to limit the initial volume, and use the Aggregate transformation in Coupler.io to summarize request counts by day, admin, or response code instead of loading every raw row.

Can I use Cisco Meraki data with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude?

Yes. Coupler.io supports AI destinations including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Cursor, and OpenClaw. You can route your Meraki data — such as device lists, admin logs, or API request summaries — directly to these tools for analysis, anomaly detection, or natural language reporting.

What's the difference between Organization networks and Organization network settings?

Organization networks contains metadata about each network — its name, type, time zone, and tags. Organization network settings contains the configuration applied to those networks, like local status page toggles and traffic policies. Join them on network_id for a complete picture of each network's identity and behavior.

For field-level details on each entity, see the Data Overview article. If you're running into sync errors or missing data, check the Common Issues article.