Angular2 POST to a webhook fails due to a Content-Type header conflict. Here’s an alternative using a header-free request:
const info = { userEmail: '[email protected]', userName: 'DemoUser' };
const config = new RequestOptions({ headers: new Headers() });
this.http.post('https://hooks.example.com/trigger', info, config)
.subscribe(response => console.log(response));
Considering similar issues with Angular2 POST requests, I ran into a similar problem and solved it by explicitly setting an empty headers object. The unexpected Content-Type header was interfering with the receiving service’s handling of the payload. In my case, I made sure to pass a RequestOptions instance with a Headers object that had no attributes. This forced Angular to not append the default ‘Content-Type: application/json’. The key takeaway is that while Angular’s defaults are usually ideal, there are cases like using a Zapier webhook where you need to override it completely.
I encountered a similar issue where the Angular2 POST was causing problems because the service expected no Content-Type header. After some investigation, I opted to create a RequestOptions instance with an empty Headers object, which prevented Angular from setting the default Content-Type. This allowed the webhook endpoint to process the request as expected. In my experience, careful control over HTTP headers is crucial when interacting with external services that have specific requirements. This method worked reliably in my tests and appears to be a clean solution to the problem.
hey, i had this problem too. i solved it by using a config with an empty headers object so that angular doesnt auto add the content-type header. it worked perfectly with zapier!
In another project I faced the same issue and decided to tackle it by extending Angular’s Http class. I created a custom service that removed the Content-Type header from outgoing requests by overloading the default behavior in one centralized place. This gave me full control without having to adjust RequestOptions each time. Although it added a bit of extra code at the beginning, it paid off by keeping all my POST operations aligned with the webhook’s requirements. This method proved robust and maintained consistency across my project.