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 endpoint.
- Debugging how query parameters are encoded and received by a server.
- Fetching filtered data from an API that uses query parameters for filtering.
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 supports multiple key-value pairs where each key is the name of the query parameter and the value is its corresponding value.
Output
The node outputs JSON data in the json field containing the response from the HttpBin API. The structure of this JSON depends on the endpoint called but typically includes details about the request such as the URL, headers, and the query parameters received by the server.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
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 the HttpBin API will be passed through; ensure query parameters are valid.
- If no query parameters are provided when expected, the request might not behave as intended.
To resolve these issues:
- Verify network connectivity.
- Double-check the query parameter keys and values.
- Use the HttpBin website or other tools to validate the expected behavior of query parameters.
Links and References
This summary is based solely on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions.