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# HTTP Request Node

> Make HTTP requests to external APIs and services

## Overview

The **HTTP Request Node** allows you to make HTTP requests to external APIs and web services. Use it to integrate with third-party services, fetch external data, or call webhooks.

## Required Configuration

### URL

The endpoint URL to make the request to (supports dynamic values from previous nodes)

### HTTP Method

Choose the request method:

* **GET:** Retrieve data
* **POST:** Send data
* **PUT:** Update/create data
* **PATCH:** Partial updates
* **DELETE:** Remove data

## Optional Configuration

### Authentication

Support for various authentication methods:

* **None:** No authentication required
* **Bearer Token:** Authorization header token
* **API Key:** Custom header with API key
* **Basic Auth:** Username and password
* **Integration:** Use credentials from a connected integration in your Connectors settings

### Request Data

Configure what data to send:

* **URL Parameters:** Path parameters in the URL
* **Query Parameters:** URL query string parameters
* **Headers:** Custom HTTP headers
* **Request Body** (POST/PUT/PATCH only): Specify body using key-value fields or raw JSON

### Response Handling

* **Response Path:** Extract specific data from the response

## Connections

HTTP Request nodes can:

* **Receive input** from any node that produces data
* **Send output** to business logic, data processing, or frontend nodes

## Common Use Cases

**External API Integration:** Connect with payment processors, social media APIs, or data services

**Webhook Calls:** Trigger external systems when events occur in your workflow

**Data Enrichment:** Fetch additional information from external sources

**Third-party Services:** Integrate with CRMs, email services, or analytics platforms

### Example Workflows

* **AI Image Generation:** Frontend Element → Agent Node (generate prompt) → HTTP Request (DALL-E/Midjourney API) → Return Node
* **Telegram Bot Response:** Webhook Node → Agent Node (generate response) → HTTP Request (Telegram API) → Return Node

## Authentication Examples

### Bearer Token

```
Header: Authorization: Bearer your-api-token
```

### API Key

```
Header: X-API-Key: your-api-key
(Custom header name configurable)
```

### Basic Authentication

```
Username: your-username
Password: your-password
```

### Integration

Select a connected integration from your Connectors settings. Authentication is handled automatically using the integration's stored credentials.

## Related Nodes

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    Handle different response scenarios conditionally
  </Card>
</CardGroup>