What are Requests in Pabbly Hook?

Requests (Incoming Webhooks from Source)​

Definition​

Key Features​

1. High-Speed Handling: Handles millions of Requests per second without any data loss.
2. Native Webhook Support: Compatible with webhooks from a wide range of modern applications.
3. Real-Time Capture: Pabbly Hook captures incoming Requests as soon as the source sends them.

Important Note on Auto-Retry​

Structure of a Request​

• Webhook URL: The endpoint provided by Pabbly Hook where the source sends the webhook.
• Headers: Metadata or authentication details sent with the webhook.
• Payload: The event-specific data, usually in JSON format.

Example Request​

{
    "event": "order_created",
    "timestamp": "2024-11-29T10:15:00Z",
    "data": {
        "order_id": "12345",
        "customer_name": "John Doe",
        "order_total": 150.00,
        "order_status": "Processing"
    }
}

Request Modal View in Pabbly Hook​

Definition​

1. Header Section​

• Connection Name: The name of the connection associated with the request.
• Request ID: A unique identifier for the request.
  • Includes a copy icon button to easily copy the Request ID to the clipboard.

2. Status Section​

• Status: Displays the status of the request (e.g., Blocked, Success).
• Rejection Cause: If the request is blocked, this field explains the reason (e.g., CONNECTION_DISABLED).

3. Request Details Section​

• Source: The origin of the request, showing details like PostmanRuntime/7.43.0.
• Destination URL: The target URL where the request was sent.
• Created At: The timestamp when the request was received.
• Content-Length: The size of the request body in bytes.
• Content-Type: The MIME type of the request payload (e.g., application/json).
• Method: The HTTP method used for the request (e.g., POST).

4. Body Section​

• Body: Displays the JSON payload of the webhook request in a code block.
  • Includes a copy icon button for quick copying of the payload.

5. Query Parameters Section​

• Query Params: Displays any query parameters sent with the request. If no query parameters are present, it shows NA.

Features​

• Interactive Copy Buttons: Both the Request ID and JSON body have dedicated copy buttons for user convenience.
• Organized Layout: The modal is structured with clear headers and sections for easy readability.

How to Access the Modal​

1. Navigate to the Requests page in the Pabbly Hook dashboard.
2. Click on any request in the table to open its detailed modal view.
   
   

Use Case Scenarios​

• Debugging blocked requests by identifying the rejection cause and verifying payload details.
• Tracking the origin and destination of requests for troubleshooting.
• Reviewing request content and metadata for validation purposes.