Overview
This node interacts with the HttpBin API, specifically supporting HTTP GET requests under the "HTTP Verb" resource. It allows users to send HTTP GET requests with customizable query parameters. This is useful for testing and debugging HTTP requests, inspecting how query parameters are handled by a server, or simply retrieving data from endpoints that accept query parameters.
Practical examples include:
- Sending a GET request with specific query parameters to test an API's response.
- Debugging how query parameters are encoded and transmitted.
- Fetching filtered or paginated data from an API endpoint that uses query parameters.
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 sent with the GET request. Each parameter consists of a "Key" (name of the parameter) and a "Value" (value of the parameter). |
Output
The node outputs JSON data corresponding to the HTTP response received from the HttpBin API. The json output field contains the parsed response body, which typically includes details about the request such as the URL, headers, and the query parameters sent. This allows users to verify what was actually sent and received.
No binary data output is indicated in the source code.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the public HttpBin API at
https://httpbin.org. - No mandatory credentials are required, but the node supports optional API authentication credentials if needed.
- Network connectivity to the HttpBin service is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues:
- Network errors due to lack of internet connectivity or firewall restrictions.
- Incorrectly formatted query parameters may lead to unexpected responses.
- Error messages:
- HTTP errors (e.g., 4xx or 5xx status codes) indicate issues with the request or server.
- JSON parsing errors could occur if the response is not valid JSON.
- Resolutions:
- Verify network access and endpoint availability.
- Ensure query parameters are correctly specified with valid keys and values.
- Check the HttpBin service status if persistent errors occur.