project_target_file Now Available in Snyk Export API!

We're excited to announce a crucial enhancement to our new Export API: we've added the project_target_file field. This update is a significant step in helping customers transition from the deprecated Reporting V1 API to our more robust and modern Export API. The project_target_file field, which was previously only available in the older Reporting V1 API, is now included in the Export API. This field provides critical information for disambiguating ownership in monorepos.

How Does This Benefit You?

• Seamless Migration: If your workflows, especially those involving monorepos, relied on project+target_file from the Reporting V1 API, you can now migrate those processes entirely to the Export API.

• Improved Ownership Clarity: For complex projects like monorepos, target_file helps you precisely identify and manage project ownership, leading to more accurate reporting and better security insights. It contains the file path within a project that Snyk is targeting for security scanning, such as /var/www/composer.lock, /app/package.json, or other dependency manifest files.

• Access to Modern API Features: By fully moving to the Export API, you can leverage its improved performance, scalability, and other advanced capabilities.

• Reduced Reliance on Legacy API: This addition helps reduce the need for the older Reporting V1 API, allowing us to focus on enhancing our newer, more efficient solutions.

What You Need to Know

The data for target_file is consistent with what you've seen in the Reporting V1 API and our internal datasets. We've ensured a direct mapping to provide you with reliable information. To make this field available, we've updated several underlying data structures. While this required a full refresh of some datasets on our end, you don't need to take any action other than updating your API integrations to utilize the new field. This enhancement directly addresses feedback from customers, enabling a smoother and more complete transition to the Export API.