REST API

Access APIs using the REST data source

The REST data source is a powerful integration in Budibase that allows you to connect to data over HTTP.

Add a new REST datasource

To add a new REST data source click:

  • API's > Add new API > Custom REST API


Configuration

Add additional configuration to your data source in the form of queries, default headers, authentication and variables


Name

By default the REST data source will have a name like REST or REST-1, you can change this to something recognisable if desired.

Queries

A query is an individual request in the rest data source. Either create one from scratch or import an existing. For more details see: Rest Bindings

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