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 by sending specific query parameters and observing the response from HttpBin, a service designed for HTTP request & response inspection.
Practical examples include:
- Sending custom query parameters to test how an API endpoint handles them.
- Debugging URL parameter encoding issues.
- 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 | Key-value pairs representing the query parameters to be sent with the GET request. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the HttpBin API. The json output field contains the full HTTP response body returned by HttpBin, which includes details about the received query parameters and other request metadata. There is no binary data output.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the public HttpBin API at https://httpbin.org.
- Optionally can use an API authentication token credential if configured, but it is not mandatory.
- No additional external dependencies or environment variables are required.
Troubleshooting
- Common Issues:
- Incorrectly formatted query parameters may lead to unexpected responses.
- Network connectivity issues can prevent reaching the HttpBin API.
- Error Messages:
- HTTP errors such as 4xx or 5xx indicate problems with the request or server availability.
- Timeout errors suggest network or service unavailability.
- Resolutions:
- Verify query parameter keys and values are correctly set.
- Check internet connection and ensure https://httpbin.org is reachable.
- Retry after some time if the service is temporarily down.