Get Content by URL ​

This Step helps scan data provided via URL and retrieve its content, for example, the content of a text file stored in Files. You define the URL, and when the Flow reaches the Step, it scans the URL for content then adds the result to its output.

File settings ​

Provide the link in the File URL input. The URL must start with http:\\ or https:\\ and is expected to lead to an external link or internal public file stored in Files. The file size shouldn’t exceed 5MB.

By default, if the URL leads to a file containing valid json code, the Step will provide it as a json output. To output this data as a**string**, turn off the respective toggle. Any other data type will be interpreted as string regardless of the toggle’s state.

Merge field settings ​

The Step returns the result as a JSON object and stores it in the Merge field. To learn more about Merge fields, their types, and how to work with them, follow this link.

Error handling ​

By default, the Step handles errors using a separate exit. If an error occurs during the Step execution, the Flow proceeds down the error exit, e.g., if the file URL is invalid. For more information on error handling, follow this link.

Reporting ​

The Step automatically generates Reporting events during its execution, allowing for real-time tracking and analysis of its performance and user interactions. To learn more about Reporting events, follow this link.