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Making HTTP Requests with Form Data Instead of JSON
How do I make an HTTP request using form data in the body instead of json?
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
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I need to use form data in an HTTP request
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Tanvi R.··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
I'm trying to make an Oauth2 request which request form data instead of JSON
is there a way to circumvent the JSON requirement?
I've tried overriding the header with Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded but doesn't work
- Tanvi R.··
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
It's the DealCloud Token column
- Tanvi R.··
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
Got it -- so if the API requires form data you cannot interact with it in clay
- Tanvi R.··
That's correct Mathew
- Tanvi R.··
However, there's actually a workaround you can apply here by sending data from Clay to an intermediary tool like Zapier or Make.com. These tools can transform a JSON body into a form-data payload and forward it to the target API. Here's a quick guide on how to send your Clay table data to Zapier with HTTP API: https://docs.clay.com/en/articles/9726528-guide-how-to-send-your-clay-table-data-to-zapier-with-http-api Feel free to give this a try and let me know if you need further assistance with your set up!
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