n8n Node Guide: HTTP Request

Description

HTTP & API node in n8n.

What It Does

Make any API call – GET, POST, PUT, DELETE to any REST endpoint.

When To Use It

Every external API integration. The workhorse node for connecting services.

Key Parameters

Method, URL, Authentication (header/OAuth/query), Send Body, Response Format

Common Mistakes

The response body is in $json.body, not $json itself. Check the response format setting.

Example

GET https://api.example.com/users with header auth, then {{ $json.body }}

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – HTTP Request ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

Use “Send Body” for POST/PUT JSON payloads. Response Format “JSON” auto-parses.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

HTTP Request works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.