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⚡ HTTP Request n8n Automation

Browse ready-made n8n workflows that use HTTP Request to connect any API to your stack—sync data, trigger actions, enrich leads, and route alerts to the tools you already use.

If you work in ops, marketing, product, or support, you’ve probably lost time copying data between tools or waiting on “one more API tweak.” These HTTP Request workflows let you ship automations fast: pull data from any REST endpoint, push updates back, and route results into your daily apps. Use them to reduce manual checks, keep records consistent, and respond to events in minutes, not days—without rebuilding the same integration every time.

📊 About HTTP Request

HTTP Request is n8n’s universal connector for calling web APIs. You can send GET/POST/PUT/DELETE requests, pass headers and auth, submit JSON or form data, and handle responses for the next step in your workflow. It’s useful when there isn’t a dedicated node for a service, or when you need a custom endpoint, webhook callback, or internal API call. Honestly, it’s the quickest way to make “any tool” talk to your stack.

How do I connect HTTP Request to n8n?

In n8n, add an HTTP Request node to your workflow and choose the method (GET/POST, etc.). Paste the API URL, then set authentication (API key, Bearer token, Basic auth, or OAuth if your endpoint supports it). Add headers like Content-Type: application/json and map data from previous nodes into the request body or query params. Run a test to confirm the response, then pass fields from the response into nodes like Google Sheets or Slack. Save and activate.

What can I automate with HTTP Request?

Anything an API can do: create tickets, sync contacts, fetch reports, enrich leads, post messages, or trigger internal services.

Do I need a HTTP Request account?

No—HTTP Request isn’t a separate service with its own account. It’s a node inside n8n. What you will need is access to the API you’re calling, which usually means an API key, token, or OAuth credentials from that tool (for example, HubSpot, Stripe, or your own backend). If you’re hitting an internal endpoint, you may only need a URL that’s reachable from where n8n runs plus the right headers. The workflow templates show what to provide.

What are common use cases and limitations with HTTP Request in n8n?

Common wins: syncing data to Airtable/Sheets, sending alerts to Slack, calling AI endpoints (OpenAI/OpenRouter), and stitching together services that don’t have a native n8n node. Limitations usually come from the API, not n8n: rate limits, pagination, and auth quirks. You may need to add retries, delays, or looping for “page 2, page 3” results. Also, some APIs return nested JSON that needs a quick transform step before you can store it cleanly. Frankly, once you handle those basics, it’s very reliable.