# HTTP Request

## Configuration 

### URL

Enter a valid URL to send the request to. This section can include variables. 

### Method

Select the method you want to use from the dropdown menu. Options include:

* **GET:** Retrieve data without modifying any underlying resources.
* **POST:** Create or update a resource.
* **PATCH:** Make partial updates to an existing resource.
* **PUT:** Update an entire resource.
* **DELETE:** Remove a specified resource.
* **HEAD:** Retrieve only the header information.
* **OPTIONS:** Discover the communication options available for a specific resource.

### Headers

Use **Key Value pairs** to include HTTP headers in the request. This section can include variables.

### Parameters

Use **Key Value pairs** to add query parameters to further specify or filter the data requested. This section can include variables.

### Content Type

Select the content type for the request body. Options include:

* **text/plain**
* **text/HTML**
* **application/XML**
* **application/JSON**
* **application/x-www-form-urlencoded**
* **multipart/form-data**
* **custom**
* **none**

### Body

Add the data payload that will be sent in the request. The body structure will differ depending on the content type.

### Output Variable 

Save the response as a varaible. Example: `HTTPresult`


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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://university.mindstudio.ai/docs/building-ai-agents/blocks-reference/http-request.md?ask=<question>
```

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Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.