[Feature Request]: API Endpoint for Asset Label Generation and Retrieval

[NebelKreis]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Yes, the current process for generating and retrieving asset labels, while functional, requires manual effort when handled, which can slow down operations. We rely on Snipe-IT’s internal label generator, which works well for individual label creation but doesn’t offer an automated way to generate and retrieve labels for large numbers of assets autonomously. This manual approach can cause delays, especially during asset onboarding or inventory audits, when many assets need labeling at once. The challenge is scaling the current process while ensuring that asset labels are standardized and quickly accessible.

Describe the solution you'd like

I am requesting an API endpoint that allows for the automatic generation and retrieval of asset labels based on specific asset details such as Asset ID, Asset Tag, or Serial Number. This API should:

• Accept these identifiers as input and return a label in a standardized format (e.g., PDF, image).
• The API should also support retrieval of existing labels by these identifiers, allowing for quick access during audits or when labels need to be reprinted.
• Support for bulk operations for generating or retrieving multiple asset labels in one request would further streamline the process.

This solution would automate the labeling process for assets, eliminate manual steps, and ensure labels are consistent and readily available when needed.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Outsourcing Label Management: As a last resort, we could look at third-party services for bulk label generation and management. However, this would involve additional costs and complexities in integrating with our existing asset management system.

Additional context

Automating this process via an API would greatly benefit our asset management workflow, particularly during periods of high asset turnover, such as inventory audits or new hardware rollouts.