Using webhook triggers and HTTP requests in a flow

With the HTTP utility, you can use a webhook trigger in a flow to receive an incoming HTTP request. A webhook trigger uses a unique URL generated by Claris Connect to trigger an associated flow when it receives an HTTP request.

You can also use the HTTP utility to add actions steps that send an outgoing HTTP request each time an event occurs in the connected app.

To use a webhook trigger:

  1. Click New Flow, then click HTTP from the list of utilities.

  2. Incoming HTTP Request is selected; click Continue.

  3. Create a new webhook by typing a name in the field provided then clicking Create "webhook_name", or choose an existing webhook. See Creating webhooks.

    Whether you create a new webhook or choose an existing one, the associated URL appears below your entry. The phrase webhook_name/catch appears at the end of the URL.

  4. Click the link to send an HTTP request to the URL, then click Save Trigger to continue.

    Note  It isrecommended that you also test the webhook trigger by sending an HTTP request with the application you will use to trigger the flow the webhook is associated with.

  5. Click Save Trigger.

To use an HTTP request action:

  1. In a flow step, choose Action from the options menu, then click HTTP from the list of utilities.

  2. Select the action step you want to configure: for example, HTTP Get request.

  3. Enter any additional configuration details for the action. For example, add a query string or a header.

  4. Click Save.

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