Overview
The 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 fetching data from endpoints that accept query parameters.
Practical examples include:
- Sending a GET request with specific query parameters to test an API endpoint.
- Debugging how query parameters are encoded and received by a server.
- Fetching filtered or paginated data from an API 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. |
The "Query Parameters" property allows multiple key-value pairs where each key is the parameter name and the value is the parameter value to be included in the URL query string.
Output
The node outputs JSON data corresponding to the response from the HttpBin API for the GET request made with the specified query parameters. The json output field contains the parsed JSON response body.
Since this node interacts with HttpBin, the output typically includes details about the request such as the URL, headers, and the query parameters received by the server, which helps in verifying what was sent.
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 (not required for HttpBin).
- Network connectivity to the HttpBin service is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues:
- Network errors if the HttpBin service is unreachable.
- Incorrectly formatted query parameters may lead to unexpected responses.
- Error messages:
- HTTP errors returned by HttpBin (e.g., 4xx or 5xx status codes) will be passed through; verify the query parameters and endpoint correctness.
- Timeout or connection errors indicate network issues or service downtime.
- Resolutions:
- Ensure correct query parameter keys and values.
- Verify internet connectivity and that https://httpbin.org is accessible.
- Retry after some time if the service is temporarily down.
Links and References
- HttpBin Official Website
- HttpBin Documentation (for understanding the GET endpoint and query parameters)