Welcome to the Product Guide for the HTTP Node, a powerful component of Journeys that empowers you to effortlessly integrate external APIs into your workflows.

1. Introduction

The HTTP Node is a fundamental building block of Journeys, designed to enhance your workflow automation by seamlessly connecting with external APIs. It empowers you to perform GET and POST requests, import specific dynamic variables from API responses, and utilize them within your automation flow.

2. Key Features

• GET and POST Requests: The HTTP Node supports both GET and POST request methods, enabling you to retrieve data from APIs and also send information to them.
• Variable Import: During configuration, you can select and map dynamic variables from API responses, allowing you to seamlessly import and utilize crucial data within your workflow.
• Flexible Integration: Imported variables can be directly integrated into the body of messages or used within condition nodes, giving you the freedom to dynamically customize your WhatsApp flows.

3. Configuration Steps

a. Adding the HTTP Node: Drag and drop the HTTP Node from the toolbar onto your canvas.

b. Configuring Request Type and API Endpoint: Specify whether you want to make a GET or POST request, and input the API endpoint URL, as well as an authorization header and payload if necessary.

c. Mapping Dynamic Variables: Hit the “Fetch variables” button and define which variables you want to import by checking the boxes in the modal.

d. Utilizing Imported Variables: Once variables are imported, they can be seamlessly integrated into the body of messages or used in the condition node.