What is the Event Right-Side Modal View in Pabbly Hook?

Event Modal View in Pabbly Hook​

The Event Right-Side Modal in Pabbly Hook provides detailed information about a selected webhook event. This modal appears when a user clicks on an request from the Events table. Below is a detailed description of its components and functionalities.

Overview​

The right-side modal view allows users to analyze the details of a specific webhook event, including its status, metadata, request details, and failure reasons (if applicable). It is especially useful for debugging failed events or understanding the payload sent to a destination.

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Components of the Modal​

1. Header Section​

• Event Name: Displays the name or title of the webhook event, such as testing hook.
• Request ID: Shows the unique request ID associated with the event. It can be copied using the copy icon button beside it.
• Event ID: Displays the unique event ID. It also has a copy icon button for easy copying.

2. Event History Section​

This section provides detailed metadata and status information about the webhook event:

• Status:
  • Indicates the current status of the event (e.g., Scheduled, Success, or Failed).
  • Failed statuses are highlighted in red for better visibility.
• Created At:
  • Displays the date and time the event was created.
• Failed Cause(if applicable):
  • Provides details about the reason for failure (e.g., "Failed with status code of 404").
    • Failed Cause status codes are grouped into two classes:
      • 200: Successful responses
      • 400: Client error responses
• Content-Length:
  • Displays the size of the content sent in the request.
• Content-Type:
  • Specifies the type of content sent, such as application/JSON.
• Method:
  • Indicates the HTTP method used for the event, such as POST or GET.

3. Request Details Section​

This section provides a detailed view of the payload and parameters sent in the request.

Body:​

• Displays the JSON body of the request. For example:
  {
  "name": "testing"
  }

Click to expand...

Query Params:​

• Displays the query parameters passed in the request, if any. For example:
  {
  "checking": "hook"
  }

Click to expand...

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Functionalities​

Copy Buttons​

• Users can easily copy the Request ID and Event ID using the provided copy icons next to these fields.

Error States and Styling​

1. Failed Status
   • Displayed prominently in red to indicate an error state.
2. JSON Body Formatting
   • The body content is displayed in a structured, indented format for readability.
3. Empty States
   • Fields like Query Parameters display "NA" when no data is available.

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How to Access the Modal​

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

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Use Cases​

1. Debugging Failed Events:
   • Understand why a webhook failed by reviewing the Failed Cause and verifying the request payload.
2. Validating Payloads:
   • Confirm the correctness of the data sent in the request by analyzing the Body and Query Params sections.
3. Event Metadata Reference:
   • Use the Request ID and Event ID as references when reaching out to support or for logging purposes.

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Tips for Effective Use​

• Cross-Check Payloads: Compare the Body and Query Params with the expected format of the destination server to identify mismatches.
• Monitor Status Codes: Use the Failed Cause and status code to pinpoint the type of error (e.g., authentication failure, endpoint not found, etc.).
• Leverage Copy Functionality: Quickly copy the Request ID or Event ID for use in other tools or when reporting issues.

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This modal serves as a powerful tool for analyzing webhook events and improving troubleshooting efficiency within the Pabbly Hook platform.