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 the server response.
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 that reflects the response from the HttpBin API. For a GET request with query parameters, the output JSON will typically include an echo of the query parameters sent, allowing users to verify what was received by the server.
No binary data output is indicated or expected.
Dependencies
- The node requires access to the public HttpBin API at
https://httpbin.org. - No mandatory credentials are required, but an optional API key credential can be configured if needed.
- 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 such as 4xx or 5xx indicate issues with the request or server.
- Timeout errors suggest network connectivity problems.
- Resolutions:
- Verify network connection and HttpBin service availability.
- Ensure query parameters are correctly specified as key-value pairs.
- Check for typos or invalid characters in keys and values.