Overview
This node interacts with the HttpBin API, specifically performing HTTP DELETE requests. It allows users to send DELETE requests with either query parameters or a JSON body payload. This is useful for testing and debugging HTTP DELETE operations against APIs that accept such requests.
Common scenarios include:
- Testing API endpoints that require DELETE requests with query parameters.
- Sending DELETE requests with JSON bodies to simulate resource deletion with additional data.
- Debugging how an API handles different types of DELETE request payloads.
Practical example:
- Deleting a user by sending their ID as a query parameter.
- Sending a JSON object in the body to specify complex deletion criteria.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Type of Data | Select the type of data to send with the DELETE request: "Query" (query parameters) or "JSON" (JSON body). |
| Query Parameters | When "Type of Data" is set to "Query", specify one or more key-value pairs to be sent as query parameters in the URL. |
| JSON Object | When "Type of Data" is set to "JSON", specify one or more key-value pairs to be sent as JSON properties in the request body. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the HttpBin API after performing the DELETE request. The json output field contains the full response body returned by the API, which typically includes details about the request received by HttpBin (such as headers, args, data, etc.).
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the public HttpBin API at https://httpbin.org.
- Optionally uses an API authentication token if configured, but it is not mandatory.
- No other external dependencies are required.
Troubleshooting
- Issue: Incorrect or missing query parameters or JSON body keys may cause unexpected API responses.
- Resolution: Ensure all required keys and values are correctly specified according to the API's expectations.
- Issue: Network errors or inability to reach https://httpbin.org.
- Resolution: Check internet connectivity and firewall settings.
- Issue: Unexpected response format or empty response.
- Resolution: Verify that the DELETE request is properly formed with the correct data type selected (query vs JSON).