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, which echoes back the request details.
Practical examples include:
- Testing how an API handles various query parameters.
- Debugging URL encoding issues.
- Inspecting how different query parameters affect server responses.
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. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data reflecting the response from the HttpBin API. For a GET request with query parameters, the output JSON will typically include an object showing the received query parameters echoed back by HttpBin. This helps verify what was sent in the request.
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- The node requires access to the public HttpBin API at
https://httpbin.org. - No mandatory credentials are required, but it optionally supports an API key credential if needed.
- Network connectivity to the HttpBin service is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Common Issues:
- Network errors or timeouts 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) indicate issues with the request or server.
- Validation errors if required query parameter keys or values are missing.
- Resolutions:
- Verify network connectivity.
- Ensure all required query parameter keys and values are provided.
- Check that the query parameters conform to expected formats.