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REST (JSON) Request

Send a JSON request and store the parsed JSON response.

API & HTTPREST

Overview

REST (JSON) Request is a no-code automation step in the API & HTTP category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 7 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.

What it does

Send a JSON request and store the parsed JSON response.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
URLstring
Required
Supports variables
Methoddropdown
GET · POST · PUT · PATCH · DELETE · HEAD · OPTIONS
RequiredGET
JSON bodymultiline
Optional
Example: {"name": "Bob"}
Supports variables
Extra headersmultiline
Optional
Supports variables
Timeout (seconds)number
Optional60
Store JSON response invariable
Required
Example: data
Store status code invariable
Optional
Example: status

How to use REST (JSON) Request

  1. 1

    Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the REST (JSON) Request command from the API & HTTP group onto the canvas.

  2. 2

    Set its parameters in the side panel — REST (JSON) Request has 7 configurable field(s).

  3. 3

    Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

What does the REST (JSON) Request command do?

Send a JSON request and store the parsed JSON response.

Which group does the REST (JSON) Request command belong to?

REST (JSON) Request is part of the API & HTTP group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.

Does the REST (JSON) Request command take any parameters?

Yes — REST (JSON) Request has 7 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.

More API & HTTP commands

HTTP RequestAPI Request (Bearer Auth)Query JSON Result

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