Making HTTP Requests with Form Data Instead of JSON

Mathew I. · 2024-12-09T20:08:14.542Z

How do I make an HTTP request using form data in the body instead of json?

Making HTTP Requests with Form Data Instead of JSON | Clay

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Our HTTP API integration is specifically designed to work with JSON-formatted data in the request body. The Content-Type is always set to "application/json".When sending data, you'll need to structure it as JSON with proper formatting: ** Use quotes around string values ** Leave numbers and booleans without quotes * Format as key-value pairsFor example: LBKS{ "email": "[sam@clay.com](mailto:sam@clay.com)", "name": "Sam" }LBKSIf you need to work with form data, you'll need to convert it to JSON format first before making the request through our API integration. Sources: HTTP API - Clay University HTTP API integration overview | Clay University HTTP API with Clay
Mathew I.
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This won't work
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I apologize for the inconvenience; could you please provide more details about what isn't working so we can better assist you?
Mathew I.
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I need to use form data in an HTTP request
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Looks like you're still looking for help. We're escalating this over to our support team and someone should be in touch soon. In the meantime, feel free to include any other information that may be helpful in solving your issue!
Tanvi R.
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Hi Mathew, thanks for reaching out! Could you elaborate on the form data you're looking to use in your HTTP request? The body does need to be in JSON but happy to see if there's a workaround we can apply here
Mathew I.
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I'm trying to make an Oauth2 request which request form data instead of JSON
Mathew I.
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is there a way to circumvent the JSON requirement?
Mathew I.
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I've tried overriding the header with Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded but doesn't work
Tanvi R.
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Do you mind sending the link to the table so we can take a look? https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1171717996/ac7729f84b426e1d0358af02/image.png?expires=1733777100&signature=328ac0767dca85fd2223357694fa3922acf0c04eb5e3c3e476258b15b38aebea&req=dSEgF85%2FmohWX%2FMW1HO4zYTywSj7AZAX2BKsam%2FhVPvMYQ%3D%3D%0A
Mathew I.
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https://app.clay.com/workspaces/295058/workbooks/wb_bQgMupE6aSKA/tables/t_rFsAnEmHwZ64/views/gv_QsN4dXJrj5HV
Mathew I.
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It's the DealCloud Token column
Tanvi R.
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Thanks Mathew! Our HTTP API integration is specifically designed to work with JSON-formatted data in the request body. The Content-Type is always set to application/json and it's not possible to change this
Mathew I.
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Got it -- so if the API requires form data you cannot interact with it in clay
Tanvi R.
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That's correct Mathew

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