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 supports "Query" (query parameters). |
| 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 produced by this node.
Dependencies
- The node requires access to the public HttpBin API at
https://httpbin.org. - No authentication credentials are strictly required but can be optionally configured.
- No additional environment variables or external services are needed.
Troubleshooting
- Common Issues:
- Incorrectly formatted query parameters may lead to unexpected responses.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent reaching the HttpBin service.
- Error Messages:
- HTTP errors such as 4xx or 5xx indicate issues with the request or server availability.
- Timeout errors suggest network or service unavailability.
- Resolutions:
- Verify that query parameters are correctly specified as key-value pairs.
- Ensure internet connectivity and that
https://httpbin.orgis reachable. - Retry after some time if the service is temporarily down.