Bridge - Error with POST call to API - Invalid Body

abrae005

I'm trying to make a post call to an API using the "Call API" action within Bridge. Unfortunately, every time I try this action, it fails with an "Invalid Payload" response. I've tested the payload in Postman, and it seems to be working correctly.

The API I'm using is a "POST" to a Slack Webhook. (It will automatically post in a specific channel when correctly formatted data is posted to that particular URL.)

I've tried running the body through a Compose String, I've tried pasting it straight into the "HTTP Request Body" field, and I've even tried simplifying it as much as possible, to basically a one word post with no formatting.

Slack Webhook URLs include the auth information in the POST URL, so there is no need to add additional headers.

Screenshot from postman - this works

Kelly Moore

Hey @abrae005

It could be your profile setup that is causing your issues. If you haven't already, please see this help article:

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2483120-convert-http-call-module-to-call-api-tool?_gl=1*1dta9s0*_ga*MTAxMzI1ODA1My4xNjcyNjkyNDk4*_ga_ZYH7XNXMZK*MTcxMjAwNjU0Ny4xNTUwLjEuMTcxMjAwNzk3NC41OC4wLjA.&_ga=2.182249893.344495704.1711985314-1013258053.1672692498

In the article above, note the base url example and the endpoint example. Here's an example of one of my API calls - mine is for a smartsheet routine.

Also, at least for a smartsheet API call, the Content-type and application/json would not be enclosed with quotes. I realize the syntax might be different for Slack API.

Kelly

Kelly Moore

Hey @abrae005

It could be your profile setup that is causing your issues. If you haven't already, please see this help article:

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2483120-convert-http-call-module-to-call-api-tool?_gl=1*1dta9s0*_ga*MTAxMzI1ODA1My4xNjcyNjkyNDk4*_ga_ZYH7XNXMZK*MTcxMjAwNjU0Ny4xNTUwLjEuMTcxMjAwNzk3NC41OC4wLjA.&_ga=2.182249893.344495704.1711985314-1013258053.1672692498

In the article above, note the base url example and the endpoint example. Here's an example of one of my API calls - mine is for a smartsheet routine.

Also, at least for a smartsheet API call, the Content-type and application/json would not be enclosed with quotes. I realize the syntax might be different for Slack API.

Kelly

abrae005

Thanks @Kelly Moore . Splitting the URL so part of it (everything that was redacted in my screenshot above) is in the "Endpoint" field, and removing the quotes from Content-Type and Application/json seems to have done the trick.