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 or pagination.
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 allows 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 returned from the HttpBin API in the json field. This typically includes the details of the request as interpreted by HttpBin, such as the query parameters received, headers, and other request metadata.
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 an optional API authentication token 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 (e.g., 4xx or 5xx status codes) 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.