The HTTP Step allows you to make API calls, send data, and process responses from external systems.

When to Use #

• Retrieve data from APIs
• Send data to external systems
• Authenticate with external services
• Download files from web servers

Settings Overview #

Request Tab

• Description: Add a clear purpose for this step
• Source: Select a configured system or “Custom Request”
• Method: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE
• URL: Supports parameters like {{$.variable}}
• Parameters: Automatically detected from URL
• Test Buttons: Test only this step, or the flow up to this step

Headers Tab

• Content-Type: Set for POST/PUT (e.g., JSON, XML)
• Custom Headers: Add authentication or custom headers

Pagination Tab

• Configure if API returns paginated data
• Set page size and number parameters

Response Tab

• Select which HTTP status codes are “success”
• Choose response data format: JSON, CSV, XML, YAML
• Extract IDs from Location headers
• Use JSONPath to extract specific response data

Input/Output Tabs

• Input: View incoming data
• Body: Build request body visually
• Response: Preview API response
• Output: See processed output data

Tips #

Use the “Editor preview” toggle for debugging step data

Use system dropdown to access pre-configured endpoints

Use the “Manage Search” icon to browse endpoint templates

Test using the “Play” button

Map previous step data to your POST/PUT body

Enable pagination for large datasets