REST Node

This node performs HTTP REST API requests with configurable methods, headers, and data handling.

The REST Node provides comprehensive HTTP client functionality for API integration.

The REST Node enables communication with REST APIs by performing HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) with configurable parameters, headers, authentication, and response handling.

Inputs

Request Configuration

Data	Description
URL	Target API endpoint URL
Method	HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
Headers	HTTP headers object
Request Body	Data to send with request

Authentication

Data	Description
Auth Type	Authentication method (Bearer, Basic, API Key)
Auth Token	Authentication token or credentials

Actions

Signal	Description
Send Request	Executes the HTTP request

Outputs

Response Data

Data	Description
Response Body	Parsed response data
Status Code	HTTP response status code
Response Headers	Response headers object

Events

Signal	Description
Success	Triggered on successful response
Error	Triggered on request failure

Usage

API Integration Patterns

1. Data Retrieval: Fetch data from external APIs
2. Data Submission: Send form data to backend services
3. Authentication: Login and session management
4. Real-time Updates: Polling for data changes

Example Use Cases

• User authentication and registration
• CRUD operations on remote data
• External service integration
• Webhook notifications
• File uploads and downloads