Mikrotik script variables. Suitable for both versions Summary.

script (script; Default: ) Execute script when DHCP client obtains a new lease or loses an existing one. 43. So basically it's just as long as simply placing a local variable at the beginning of the script and just editing it every time I need to run the script. 4") After a lot of trial and error, i managed to create a (several actually) QoS script in which the throttling is volume based (GB). At present on a new firmware a problem with start of scripts by means of Netwatch which need more permissions than read, write,test,reboot,namely "policy" to have access to global variables The Mikrotik Scripting book offers comprehensive resources to help you embark on your own learning journey in Mikrotik device scripting. lease-hostname – client hostname. 0): IP address, when specified client will get the address from the HotSpot one-to-one NAT translations. You can use another variable (with $ before its name) instead of the "1. Oct 17, 2016 · Hi everybody. Internal "global" variables that can be used in the script: leaseBound - set to "1" if bound, otherwise set to "0". 1; #Work# I would like to set the IP to an interface ie. Since RouterOS v6. This parameter is available in v6. One of the variables contains a password. leaseActMAC - active mac address. In the second script declare it by :global xxx; Replace the xxx by the naming of the variable and yyy is the value/string stored in the variable. this printing ALL global variables, but if find the needed text of the code in the printout - will see difference with 1st and 2nd methods: For example, let source: local var. leaseBound – set to “1” if bound, otherwise set to “0”. 32 earlier and on this version scripts were written. 14988. no external server required. While writing an ". I'll report what Wiki says: Script that will be executed after lease is assigned or de-assigned. Is there a way to get it to work or am I on completely the wrong track here? #Variables#:local lanip #Set variables#:set lanip=192. It is used to copy files to/from a network device via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP or SFTP. Oct 11, 2008 · Internal "global" variables that can be used in the script: leaseBound - set to "1" if bound, otherwise set to "0". x version. /sys scr run Myscript username2. Oct 2, 2021 · by rextended » Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:24 pm. And you can calculate the value or get it by other script/mikrotik commands: :set lanip ("1. Oct 8, 2008 · Re: call script from script. But variables declared in B are empty when used in calling scripts. Jun 22, 2021 · Since RouterOS supports both gobal and local variables I found it weird that global ≠ all contexts within the script/session/device, but that seems to be the answer as the script is working perfectly now. Jan 27, 2009 · Is there any way to pass variables between scripts? It seems that I can not access variables that are declared global in one script from another script. It looks like this: my variable declaration: Aug 20, 2010 · But if I want to send a data to mikrotik (some updates of parameters) as an answeer of a get-request - I can't use this solution. Local authentication is performed using the User Database and the Profile Database. In the scripts that use global variables, but not change them, use this: Code: Select all. How to save this export text in the variable Text? Thanks in advance. We'll look at how we can use scripting to: Automate repetitive configuration tasks. by janisk » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:04 pm. We'll explore topics such as: - Automation of repetitive configuration tasks. 1; #Work# Nov 6, 2008 · Re: Script variable in find comment rule Post by TrueFriend » Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:33 am I want to make a script using variables that I find rule by comments and check it is enabled or disabled. Summary. leaseServerName - dhcp server name. As the MT scripting does not allow procedures nor calling scripts with parameters then it is relatively small playing space when global variables are not reliable as well. Creating the address list. by msatter » Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:05 pm. Setting no value to existing parameter will unset it, see example below: [admin@MikroTik] /system script environment> :global myVar 1. 3. I would like to set the IP to an interface ie. Return value to a variable. Yeah, both examples are wrong. 0. x scripts to work with v3. May 13, 2021 · Another solution might be to add a new policy/option to the scripts policies check-boxes, called "SNMP" - if it is checked off, then the script is available via a SNMP oid, if its NOT checked off, then the script does NOT appear in a snmpwalk of OID: 1. script (script; Default: ) Execute script on status change. lease-options - array of received options. 8 (nor is that script accessible at all via snmp) May 26, 2015 · I see some script example, the local variable aren't in {} scope. leaseActIP - active IP address. Jan 5, 2008 · First step I need is the text of the export command is saved to a variable. Resolving the DNS given in the comment. Of course, in "api" and "user" variables I have my keys from Pushover (you need to create application in the Pushover panel). Suitable for both versions Summary. /queue type set "user-download" pcq-rate=$64kdownload. /environment print. same way as you do from CLI. Variables that I need are declared as follows (I tried to change "local" in "global", with same result)::local myDate value=[/system clock get date]; Apr 8, 2021 · Announcements; RouterOS; ↳ Beginner Basics; ↳ General; ↳ Forwarding Protocols; ↳ Wireless Networking; ↳ Scripting; ↳ Virtualization Aug 21, 2018 · I have a lot of code in that which I would like not to repeat. From one hand it is no difficult task for programmers, but admins usually not programmers %) Mar 1, 2009 · Also if there is a way to login from any hospot page, i would like to know the variables that i can use to check the user status (Logged in or not) for the If-Then-Else variables that i want to use. net") identity - RouterOS identity name ("MikroTik") login-by - authentication method used by user. example. Can't use local vars like that. Then you can point your dyndns to the MikroTiok clod DNS name. Nov 30, 2015 · this works, but the first gateway (currently 192. Address does not restrict HotSpot login only from this address Jul 1, 2012 · When user logged in (via winbox or ssh, doesn't matter) global variables in "up" and "down" scripts works fine, as expected. Jul 24, 2011 · I wanted to pass simple variable like we do in bash. plain-passwd - a "yes/no" representation of whether HTTP-PAP login method is allowed ("no") Jun 12, 2017 · Re: Script Variable. For comparison use 3-rd method: Code: Select all. 4. RouterOS Scripting: Why? Example uses: modifying queues or routing based on bandwidth usage. Create a file. access to all terminal usable commands. In winbox, go to "System/Scripts", you can monitor the global variables from the Enviroment tab. from cli: /system script run 0. There are two ty= pes of scopes - global and = /span>local. You can use SNMP OIDs and other values when writing a new function. 0 comment=www. and so on to query some customized info using same script to pull specific users info. Look at the page in source view on the test client and see if the variable is filled out - if it's not, CHAP can't work. It works for me: /system scheduler. Normal or not it depends from what do You want to get. The following variables are usable inside of the DHCP-Server script tab. Any ideas? I tried a function global var but that doesn't work because netwatch doesn't allow access to global vars! Re: Script variable in find comment rule Post by TrueFriend » Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:33 am I want to make a script using variables that I find rule by comments and check it is enabled or disabled. May 29, 2004 · Regarding the $on-battery variable: I've not seen this script, but most likely the variable was explicitly set somewhere before. However, if I run the script one concatenate operation is not performed correctly. Jan 27, 2009 · Re: How to pass variable between scripts. 1; #Work# Jan 17, 2021 · it is cool to have scripting hooks in netwatch, like up-/down-script. - Executing administrative tasks at timed intervals. Then this main script will do a forced update once a day. 4") Mar 1, 2009 · fewi wrote:That means there's either a problem how you're integrating the md5. In script 1::global 64kdownload 64000 On the command line::environment print shows: ""64kdownload"=64000 In script 3: /queue type set "user-download" pcq-rate=$64kdownload Mar 20, 2023 · Posted on March 20, 2023. You can't add/substract them. Properties. In a 6. 42 firmware was a good news: "*) fetch - added "output" option for all modes in order to return result to file, variable or ignore it;" May be it is what we all looking for? Does anybody use this option First step I need is the text of the export command is saved to a variable. Any ideas? I tried a function global var but that doesn't work because netwatch doesn't allow access to global vars! Jan 4, 2024 · I have a lot of code in that which I would like not to repeat. Skream. Here's an example of how i am using a global variable throughout the device : Script called when mikrotik device startup (i use System->Scheduler to run a script @ startup) May 21, 2021 · The variables then are used on different concatenate commands in the script. com list=host_blinknet. 43 it is possible to save the result of fetch command to a variable. interval (time; default: 0s) - interval between two script executions, if time interval is set to zero, the script is only executed at its start time, otherwise it is executed repeatedly at the time interval is specified Jun 8, 2015 · But putting the very same code in an import script, and running it, I get: Code: Select all. 39rc33+ These are available variables that are accessible for the event script: bound - 1 - lease is added/changed; 0 - lease is removed; server-address - server address; lease-address - lease address provided by server Mar 22, 2006 · Every time your variable does change remove the "I recreate the variable"-script and re-create it so that it sets the variable to the new value. Ex. 4, there was a version 6. There you would write. Local Scope: unique local scope exists between each pair of curly braces. Feb 1, 2007 · ROS scripting has ridiculous support for dates. I seem to be at a complete loss as to how Global variables work in RouterOS. Aug 21, 2018 · Amm0 wrote: ↑ Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:54 am Yeah the netwatch variable aren't going to pass via a /system/script/run. :global 64kdownload. Creating the Firewall Rule. :set Text ([/interface wireless sniffer export]) The variable Text is empty. /ip firewall filter. leaseActMAC – active mac address. But how? The following simple code doesn't work. Y its so hard to add this simple task in the MT Scripting. Any ideas? I tried a function global var but that doesn't work because netwatch doesn't allow access to global vars! Jun 22, 2006 · Note: there is no '=' sign (like you used in the first message and there is no '$' before the variable (lanip) you want to change. Then I can just do: I would like to set the IP to an interface ie. rsc" file and "/import"-ing it is slow, writing a script in "/system script" and running it is not. by SurferTim » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:39 am. Jun 14, 2018 · it is cool to have scripting hooks in netwatch, like up-/down-script. local scheduler for repeatable events. Run the script and see how far it gets. PaulsMT. In script 1::global 64kdownload 64000 On the command line::environment print shows: ""64kdownload"=64000 In script 3: /queue type set "user-download" pcq-rate=$64kdownload Jan 27, 2009 · Is there any way to pass variables between scripts? It seems that I can not access variables that are declared global in one script from another script. For each of the numerous DHCP servers, I intend to make a call to a system script which contains the actual logic. :local Text. Dec 9, 2008 · I'm stuck updating some old v2. rsc. (if its possible) Or drop dyndns and only use Mikrotik Cloud DNS as your public DNS name. :put "blah blah blah $[:tostr [/system routerboard print as-value]] blah blah blah". janisk. e. But if user not logged in, global variable created by script lasts only about 10 seconds, and then disappears. Very handy when learning or debugging. /sys scr run Myscript username1. Oct 3, 2016 · This topic must be in "scripting" part. Any ideas? I tried a function global var but that doesn't work because netwatch doesn't allow access to global vars! you don't need the semicolons to end lines, only to have multiple commands on the same line. I learned that this week. Example: Code: Select all. [admin@MikroTik] > /import test-env_in_func. It looks like this: my variable declaration: This section contains some useful scripts and shows all available scripting features. Script examples used in this section were tested with the latest 3. "3. 1; #Work# Jan 4, 2024 · I have a lot of code in that which I would like not to repeat. it would be however much more pleasant to have some variables exposed to the scripts, like host; since (this time the timestamp of the last change, not the one that has fired the script) routing-mark (which then implies the usage of in-vrf monitoring) How to remove variables. Now we can write a script and schedule it to run, let's say, every 30 seconds. . MikroTik Support. The "print" should only be used in exceptional cases. Because of a short term issue, I want to have the script write the resulting data (a few local variables) into a file which will end up in Excel. this is already in script: {/system script run 0} or you can write multi-line script right there on CLI. I am experimenting with MT scripting and I've noticed that there are occasions when globally defined variables are not get updated by scripts when these are clearly being run. It can also be used to send POST/GET requests and send any kind of data to a remote server. By the way: It would be nice to have a console command to write something arbitrary to a file (like the :log command, just with an additional "file" parameter and the ability to choose between append I would like to set the IP to an interface ie. 6. Members Online How to match variable to a list of strings I am experimenting with MT scripting and I've noticed that there are occasions when globally defined variables are not get updated by scripts when these are clearly being run. Add additional :if statements for any other desired characters. Aimed at both new and experienced coders, it's packed with script examples, detailed explanations and workflow advice. May 6, 2014 · You can loop through the string, checking each character and substituting as needed. js, or the $(chap-id) variables aren't getting populated as Tim hinted towards. . Using leaseActMac and leaseActIP works just fine but. May 28, 2014 · This script has the option to force an update by setting the ":set dyndnsForce true" command. While you should be able to assign them to globals (or uses a single array global with the values), that's not ideal either. You got the "number"/"index key" (not name) in array. Blocking websites using DNS address. For example, it is possible to trigger a certain action based on the result that a HTTP page returns. Jan 16, 2006 · both this variants printing text of parsed code is not completely. Any ideas? I tried a function global var but that doesn't work because netwatch doesn't allow access to global vars! May 2, 2023 · In some ways its closer to Assembly. Key Topic: Variable Scopes. Any ideas? I tried a function global var but that doesn't work because netwatch doesn't allow access to global vars! I would like to set the IP to an interface ie. I'm trying to call script B from different scripts, in the same device of course. Variables can be used only in certain regions of the script called scope= s. Global Scope: exists between start and end of every script (can be only one global scope per script). GlobalVar value is: VALUE_of_GlobalVar. Dec 13, 2010 · Is there any "online" way how to call a script remotely and get its output into local variable? I mean something like RFC (remote function call). Jun 28, 2018 · You can loop through the string, checking each character and substituting as needed. it would be however much more pleasant to have some variables exposed to the scripts, like host; since (this time the timestamp of the last change, not the one that has fired the script) routing-mark (which then implies the usage of in-vrf monitoring) Aug 21, 2023 · 1. /ip firewall address-list add address=0. and add firewall. So right now I'm writing it into local and deleting it once I'm done running the script. Putting the address in the address list. 1; #Work# Re: DHCP client script execution. 2. Good afternoon, there is a Mikrotik RB750G r2 with the firmware version 6. Mainly it is to print the text on the terminal, instead of using it on the script. IP->Cloud [x] DDNS Enable. 1; #Work# May 12, 2016 · I have a script that pings a few external devices, and if the times are excessive, writes the variables into an E-Mail and sends it to me. 254) is a dhcp-client interface, so i'd like to get it in a variable instead of define it statically something like Of course, you can use Fetch with scripts and fill the above command with variables from the RouterOS GPS menu. Picking each entry in the “host” list. leaseActIP – active IP address. Try putting the whole script inside a set of curly brackets. I know that Dude can get result of any ROS command of selected device, but I need to get result of command into other ROS device. line 1, line 2, line 3, etc) scattered in the script. The starting and ending brackets are for copying / pasting into the terminal (because of :local variables), and they can be removed in your final script. it is not possible to create a file directly, however, there is a workaround: Aug 21, 2018 · Yeah the netwatch variable aren't going to pass via a /system/script/run. This is an example of the If-Then-Else that i want to use: If "user logged in": Show user info like username, IP and MAC If "user not logged in": Apr 8, 2023 · The script uses a for-each loop to iterate over all Ethernet interfaces found by the find command. 11. 10. Multiple local scopes may exist, with child/parent relationships formed by embedded local scopes. My goal is to create a script which will make calls to other infrastructure components when DHCP leases are changed. You could use /system script environment remove to remove unused variables, however more preferred method is to unset variable. leaseServerName – dhcp server name. Dec 8, 2023 · Start by adding a bunch of info log entries (i. While you should be able to assign them to globals (or uses a single array global with the values), that's not ideal Property Description; address (IP; Default: 0. 1; #Work# RouterOS Scripting: What? on router scripting language. :put "blah blah blah $[:tostr [/ip address print as-value Feb 25, 2021 · On a note to help other users, global variables must always be declared on top the script. Can anyone post the command(s) necessary to clear an already defined global variable? In this book, we'll look at how you can use the power of MikroTik's RouterOS built-in scripting language to extend the functionality and ease the administration of your MikroTik devices. add chain=forward dst-address-list=restricted action=drop. I tested every command of the script one by one in the terminal (connected via Winbox) and it worked. "${qplan}M". If it won't run at all (often the case), remark out anything questionable and run it - even if that means the script won't accomplish any thing useful. The actual configuration for the given user is composed using the respective user record from the User Database, associated item from the Profile Database, and the item in the May 20, 2021 · The variables then are used on different concatenate commands in the script. 9. blinknet. INSIDE a function, GlobalVar value is: NEW GlobalVar value is: NEW_VALUE_of_GlobalVar. 2) Create global variable in CL "global test [/system resource get uptime]" 3) Create script where first line is only "global test" and then later use variable in script. It provides all the necessary information to get you started. Fetch is one of the console tools in MikroTik RouterOS. You need split you date on days, months, years and then do date arithmetic taking into consideration days in the months and leap years. " . Jan 4, 2024 · I have a lot of code in that which I would like not to repeat. Jul 4, 2016 · Announcements; RouterOS; ↳ Beginner Basics; ↳ General; ↳ Forwarding Protocols; ↳ Wireless Networking; ↳ Scripting; ↳ Virtualization Jul 24, 2011 · I wanted to pass simple variable like we do in bash. :put "blah blah blah $[:tostr [/ip address print as-value Oct 1, 2021 · by rextended » Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:24 pm. The scheduler can trigger script execution at a particular time moment, after a specified time interval, or both. This script runs every 5 minutes and works perfectly. Note: there is no '=' sign (like you used in the first message and there is no '$' before the variable (lanip) you want to change. 39rc33+ These are available variables that are accessible for the event script: bound - 1 - lease is added/changed; 0 - lease is removed; server-address - server address Common server variables: hostname - DNS name or IP address (if DNS name is not given) of the HotSpot Servlet ("hotspot. Put in script one the variable in :global xxx yyy. MikroTik Scripting will teach you how to use the power of the MikroTik RouterOS scripting language to extend the functionality and support the administration of your MikroTik device. The function language consists of expressions and formulas, similar to Excel spreadsheet formulas. 168. Print what do You want to get and command that You use. DHCP Server Configuration: And in May 23, 2015 · strods wrote: 1) Create scheduler which has only script name in it. lease-hostname - client hostname. Inside the loop, the script retrieves the name of the current interface using the get command and stores it in a local variable named name. Sub-menu: /ppp The MikroTik RouterOS provides scalable Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) functionality. 4". You can open up predefined functions so see how they are written. These regions determine the visibility of the variable. Mikrotik scripts is basically shell automation and hence is more similar to bash/zsh (Unix shell) scripts. In HTTPS mode by default, no certificate checks are made, setting check-certificate to yes enables trust chain Jun 20, 2013 · You could create a temporary script in "/system script" with the API, and write out the parameter as part of the source. Even the variables that you declare in the CLI will appear here. Apr 5, 2020 · Re: DynDNS Script from Mikrotik Wiki (correction) by Jotne » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:12 am. The variables are already local to the netwatch script, so "passing" them another script isn't going to work. ether1 from a variable but I am not sure how I would go about doing this Here is a simple example of the logic on how I am thinking. Execute administrative tasks at timed intervals. by Redmor » Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:36 pm. 1. You can use MikroTik Colud DNS, its free. or. add action=redirect chain=dstnat dst-port=53 protocol=udp to-ports=53. Rather than do this in this script (which would force an update every time) I want to have another script, which only runs once a day which changes this global variable to true. 1; #Work# PowerShell includes a command-line shell, object-oriented scripting language, and a set of tools for executing scripts/cmdlets and managing modules. If i had to guess why yours isn't working as a script run from the mikrotik: your variables might not be in the same scope. automating events that would require manual intervention (outages / errors) May 26, 2015 · I see some script example, the local variable aren't in {} scope. Code: Select all. At least, can I read OID by script from other device via SNMP? May 12, 2016 · I have a script that pings a few external devices, and if the times are excessive, writes the variables into an E-Mail and sends it to me. The Functions pane lists all the functions that can be used in the Dude, for example in Charts. 17 but I can't find a way to clear a defined global variable. The idea of the below is to configure your QoS settings via a txt file in which there are 2 levels QoS (LevelA and LevelB). add action=redirect chain=dstnat comment=DNS dst-port=53 protocol=tcp to-ports=53. (for example, netwatch executes "down" script normally (i see email sent by that script), but if i wait for Advanced Scripting. The difference is MT scripts use "" to enclose the variable name to be expanded, whereas bash/zsh use {}. lx af nf zw dl ta qv rk lu un