ManualTrigger Automate

ManualTrigger Automate enables users to manually initiate a streamlined workflow that performs a series of API requests. It retrieves user data, creates a new user with specified attributes, and updates that user's job title, all in a simple, efficient process. This automation enhances productivity by reducing repetitive tasks and ensuring accurate data management.

7/8/2025
4 nodes
Simple
manualsimpleapiintegration
Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow

Target Audience

  • Developers looking to automate API interactions without extensive coding.
    - Project Managers who need to quickly test API endpoints during development.
    - QA Engineers wanting to verify API responses and behavior through automated requests.
    - Technical Writers needing to document API processes with live examples.
    - Students learning about API integrations and automation tools.

    • Problem Solved

  • This workflow addresses the need for a manual trigger to initiate a sequence of HTTP requests to interact with an API.
    - It simplifies the process of creating, reading, and updating user data on an API, allowing users to test and verify responses effectively.
    - The automated steps reduce the chances of human error during API testing and integration.

    • Workflow Steps

  • Step 1: The workflow begins with a manual trigger initiated by the user clicking 'execute'.
    - Step 2: An HTTP GET request is sent to https://reqres.in/api/users to fetch user data. This step retrieves existing user information.
    - Step 3: Following the GET request, an HTTP POST request is made to the same API endpoint to create a new user with the name 'Neo' and job title 'Programmer'.
    - Step 4: Finally, a PATCH request is sent to update the job title of the user with ID 2 to 'The Chosen One', demonstrating how to modify existing user data.

    • Customization Guide

  • To customize this workflow, users can modify the API endpoints in the HTTP request nodes to connect to their own services.
    - Users can change the HTTP request methods (GET, POST, PATCH) based on their requirements for different API actions.
    - The body parameters for the POST and PATCH requests can be adjusted to include different fields or values relevant to the user's application.
    - Users can add additional nodes or modify existing ones to include more complex logic, such as error handling or data processing steps.