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Overview

The node interacts with the HttpBin API, specifically supporting HTTP GET requests under the "HTTP Verb" resource. It allows users to send query parameters as part of the GET request to HttpBin, which is a service designed for testing and debugging HTTP requests. This node is beneficial when you want to test how your application handles HTTP GET requests with various query parameters or when you need to inspect the response from an HTTP endpoint that echoes back the request details.

Practical examples include:

  • Testing API endpoints by sending custom query parameters and inspecting the response.
  • Debugging client-side applications by verifying how query parameters are sent.
  • Learning and experimenting with HTTP GET requests in a controlled environment.

Properties

Name Meaning
Type of Data Selects the type of data to send; currently only supports "Query" (query parameters).
Query Parameters A collection of key-value pairs representing the query parameters to be sent with the GET request. Each pair consists of:
- Key: The name of the query parameter.
- Value: The value associated with the key, sent as part of the URL query string.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the HttpBin API. Since HttpBin echoes back the request details, the output JSON typically includes information such as the URL requested, headers, query parameters received, and other metadata about the HTTP request.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires access to the public HttpBin API at https://httpbin.org.
  • Optionally uses an API authentication token if configured, but it is not required.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond standard HTTP request capabilities.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Incorrectly formatted query parameters may lead to unexpected responses or errors.
    • Network connectivity issues can prevent reaching the HttpBin API.
    • If the base URL is changed or overridden incorrectly, the node may fail to connect.

  • Error Messages:

    • Errors related to network timeouts or unreachable host indicate connectivity problems.
    • Invalid query parameter keys or values might cause the API to ignore those parameters or return errors.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify that query parameters are correctly specified as key-value pairs.
    • Ensure internet connectivity and that https://httpbin.org is reachable.
    • Check any proxy or firewall settings that might block outgoing HTTP requests.

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