Overview
This node interacts with the HttpBin API, specifically supporting HTTP GET requests under the "HTTP Verb" resource. It allows users to send GET requests with customizable query parameters to the HttpBin service, which is useful for testing and debugging HTTP requests by echoing back the request data.
Common scenarios include:
- Testing how query parameters are sent and received by an HTTP endpoint.
- Debugging HTTP client behavior by inspecting the echoed response from HttpBin.
- Learning or demonstrating HTTP GET request construction with dynamic query parameters.
Example: A user can configure this node to send a GET request with specific query parameters like foo=bar and id=123, then inspect the response to verify that these parameters were correctly transmitted.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Type of Data | Selects the type of data to send; currently only "Query" (query parameters) is supported. |
| Query Parameters | Key-value pairs representing the query parameters to be included in the GET request URL. |
- Type of Data: Only one option available — "Query", meaning the node sends data as URL query parameters.
- Query Parameters: Users can add multiple key-value pairs where each key is the parameter name and value is its corresponding string value. These are appended to the request URL.
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the HttpBin API. This typically includes an echo of the request details such as the URL, headers, and query parameters sent. The output structure will contain fields reflecting the HTTP response body returned by HttpBin.
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the public HttpBin API at
https://httpbin.org. - No mandatory credentials are required, but the node optionally supports an API key credential if needed.
- Network connectivity to the HttpBin service must be available.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues:
- Network errors if the HttpBin service is unreachable.
- Malformed query parameters causing unexpected responses.
- Error messages:
- HTTP errors (e.g., 4xx or 5xx) indicate issues with the request or server.
- Timeout errors suggest network connectivity problems.
- Resolutions:
- Verify internet connection and HttpBin service availability.
- Ensure query parameters are correctly formatted and valid strings.
- Check for typos in property names or values.
Links and References
This summary is based on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions for the HTTP Verb GET operation.