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 query parameters are received by a server.
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 query parameters as received by the server, among other HTTP request details echoed by HttpBin.
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the public HttpBin API at
https://httpbin.org. - Optionally can use an API key credential if configured, but it is not required.
- No additional environment variables or configurations are necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Common Issues:
- Incorrectly formatted query parameters may lead to unexpected responses.
- Network connectivity issues can prevent reaching the HttpBin service.
- 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 HttpBin service status.
- Ensure no firewall or proxy blocks outgoing requests to
https://httpbin.org.