Call API Tool

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What it does

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Key features

• Support for all HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, etc.)
• Send custom headers (Authorization, Content-Type, etc.)
• Send request bodies and query parameters
• Automatic JSON response parsing
• Built-in error handling for failed requests

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Parameters

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Common use cases

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Fetch data from a REST API

endpoint_url: "https://api.example.com/users"
request_type: "GET"
headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer your-token"
}

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Send data to an API

endpoint_url: "https://api.example.com/users"
request_type: "POST"
headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer your-token",
  "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
body: {
  "name": "John Doe",
  "email": "john@example.com"
}

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Update existing data

endpoint_url: "https://api.example.com/users/123"
request_type: "PUT"
headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer your-token",
  "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
body: {
  "status": "active"
}

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Delete resources

endpoint_url: "https://api.example.com/users/123"
request_type: "DELETE"
headers: {
  "Authorization": "Bearer your-token"
}

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Security best practices

• Store API keys and tokens securely, not in plain text
• Use HTTPS endpoints whenever possible
• Validate API responses before processing
• Implement proper error handling for failed requests
• Be mindful of rate limits on external APIs

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Troubleshooting

• Check that the API endpoint URL is correct and accessible
• Verify network connectivity
• Confirm the API service is running

• Verify your API key or token is correct
• Check that authentication headers are properly formatted
• Ensure your API credentials haven’t expired

• Validate your request parameters and body format
• Check the API documentation for required fields
• Ensure Content-Type headers match your data format

• Reduce the frequency of API calls
• Implement delays between requests
• Check the API’s rate limiting documentation

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