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Webhook Flow

Webhook handling and HTTP endpoints for external system integration.

Overview

The Webhook flow enables your system to receive and process HTTP requests from external services, creating endpoints that can trigger automated workflows and handle incoming data.

Purpose

External system integration via webhooks and HTTP endpoint management.

Capabilities

  • Event Handling: Process incoming webhook events
  • HTTP Server: Create custom HTTP endpoints
  • Data Processing: Parse and transform incoming webhook data
  • Response Management: Send appropriate responses to webhook senders
  • Security: Verify webhook signatures and authenticate requests

Use Cases

  • Third-party Integrations: Connect with external services and platforms
  • Event-driven Automation: Trigger workflows based on external events
  • Data Ingestion: Collect data from multiple external sources
  • Notification Handling: Process incoming notifications and alerts
  • API Gateway: Create endpoints for external systems to communicate

Input Format

The flow receives HTTP requests with various data formats:

  • JSON Payloads: Structured data from APIs
  • Form Data: HTML form submissions
  • Query Parameters: URL-based data
  • Custom Headers: Authentication and metadata
  • File Uploads: Binary data and documents

Output Format

Returns appropriate HTTP responses:

  • Status Codes: 200 OK, 400 Bad Request, etc.
  • Response Headers: Content-Type, authentication headers
  • Response Body: JSON data, success messages, error details
  • Processing Results: Confirmation of successful data handling

Configuration

Set up webhook endpoints and security:

  • Endpoint URLs: Define custom webhook URLs
  • Authentication: Configure API keys, tokens, or signatures
  • Allowed Origins: Restrict access to specific domains
  • Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse with request limits
  • SSL/TLS: Secure connections for sensitive data

Examples

GitHub Webhook

Event: Push to repository Processing: Trigger deployment or notification workflow Response: Confirmation of successful processing

Payment Notification

Event: Payment completed from payment processor Processing: Update order status and send confirmation Response: Acknowledgment of payment received