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HTTP request action example - Simple GET request

This article provides an example of how to build a simple GET API request via the HTTP request action.

Angela Ruhstorfer avatar
Written by Angela Ruhstorfer
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Overview

Making a simple request can be something like asking another system for some basic information, for example, pulling a list of users or getting data from a database.

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Before getting started, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the surrounding functionality this article covers:

Make it happen

Scenario

Ask for a random cat fact.

  1. In the storyboard, pull in an HTTP Request Action.

  2. Name the action something relevant, like “Get a random cat fact.”

  3. Delete the Payload section of the action.

  4. For the URL of the action, type https://catfact.ninja/fact.

  5. Change the Method of the action to GET.

  6. Click Run to run the action.

  7. See the results in the action’s Events panel!

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