# Assets

Collects asset inventory data from the runZero platform.

**Sync Type: Incremental**

## Prerequisites

Before connecting Monad to runZero, you need:

1. An active runZero account with access to the target organization
2. The **Organization ID** (UUID) of the runZero organization you want to collect data from
3. One of the following credential types:
   - A runZero **Export API Token** (recommended for read-only data export), or
   - An **OAuth 2.0 Client ID and Client Secret** (for service-account-style access)

## Authentication

runZero supports two authentication methods. Choose the one that best fits your organization's access model.

### Option A — API Token

runZero Export API Tokens are scoped to export operations and are the simplest way to grant Monad read-only access.

1. Log in to the [runZero Console](https://console.runzero.com).
2. Navigate to **Account** > **API Tokens**.
3. Click **Generate Export Token** (or **Generate Account API Token** if broader access is required).
4. Copy the token and store it securely — it is only shown once.

Required permission: the token must have at minimum **Export** access for the target organization.

### Option B — OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials

1. Log in to the [runZero Console](https://console.runzero.com).
2. Navigate to **Account** > **API Clients**.
3. Click **Create Client**.
4. Provide a descriptive name (e.g., `monad-assets`).
5. Copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** and store them securely.

Required scope: the client must have read access to the assets export endpoint for the target organization.

### Finding your Organization ID

1. In the runZero Console, navigate to **Organizations**.
2. Click the target organization.
3. The UUID in the page URL (or displayed in the organization details) is your **Organization ID**.

## Configuration

The following configuration defines the input parameters.

### Settings

| Setting | Type | Required | Description |
| ------- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| Organization ID | string | Yes | The UUID of the runZero organization to collect asset inventory from. |
| Authentication Method | one-of | Yes | The authentication method to use. Select **API Token** or **OAuth 2** and supply the corresponding credentials. |
| Cron | string | Yes | Cron expression that controls how often the connector runs. Example: `0 0 * * *` for daily at midnight. |
| API Rate Limit | object | No | Optional limit on the connector's outbound request rate to the source API. Leave blank to use the connector's default behavior. See [API Rate Limiting](../../../guides/rate-limiting) for the field format, limits, and how to choose a value. |

### Authentication Method — API Token

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| ----- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| API Token | secret | Yes | The runZero API token (Export Token or Account API Token). |

### Authentication Method — OAuth 2

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| ----- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| Client ID | secret | Yes | The OAuth 2.0 client ID for the runZero API. |
| Client Secret | secret | Yes | The OAuth 2.0 client secret for the runZero API. |

## Setup Walk-through

1. **Obtain credentials** — follow the Authentication section above to generate either an Export API Token or an OAuth 2.0 client.

2. **Find your Organization ID** — in the runZero Console navigate to **Organizations**, open the target organization, and copy the UUID.

3. **Create the input in Monad**:
   - Open your Monad workspace and navigate to **Inputs**.
   - Click **Add Input** and select **runZero — Assets**.

4. **Fill in the configuration**:
   - Paste the **Organization ID** UUID into the *Organization ID* field.
   - Under *Authentication Method*, choose **API Token** or **OAuth 2** and enter the corresponding secret value(s).
   - Set the *Cron* schedule to control how frequently the connector syncs (e.g., `0 0 * * *` for once daily).

5. **Save and test** — click **Test Connection**. Monad will call the runZero assets export endpoint and confirm the credentials are valid.

6. **Activate** — once the connection test passes, enable the input. Monad will begin paging through your runZero asset inventory on the configured schedule.

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

1. **Authentication Errors (401 / 403)**
   - Confirm the API Token or OAuth 2 credentials are correct and have not been revoked.
   - For API Tokens, verify the token has Export permission for the organization.
   - For OAuth 2, ensure the Client ID and Client Secret match exactly (no extra whitespace).
   - Regenerate credentials if you suspect they may have been compromised.

2. **Organization Not Found**
   - Verify the Organization ID is the correct UUID for the target organization.
   - Ensure the credentials used have access to that organization in runZero.

3. **Empty Results**
   - Confirm the target organization has assets recorded in the runZero Console.
   - Check the pipeline logs for any parse errors on the API response.

4. **Rate Limiting (429)**
   - Reduce the connector run frequency by updating the cron expression.
   - Check whether other processes are using the same API credentials concurrently.

5. **Invalid Cron Expression**
   - Ensure the cron expression is valid. Refer to [Cron Expression Syntax](https://crontab.guru/) for guidance.

## Related Articles

- [runZero API Documentation](https://www.runzero.com/docs/leveraging-the-api/)
- [runZero Export Tokens](https://help.runzero.com/docs/leveraging-the-api/#authentication)
- [runZero Organizations](https://www.runzero.com/docs/organizations/)

## Sync frequency

This input runs on a cron schedule (default hourly, `0 * * * *`), which you can configure on the pipeline. See [Input Sync Frequency](../../guides/sync-frequency) for details.