How to interpret the response from a Zapier JavaScript API call?

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I’m working with Zapier’s JavaScript Code and I’m confused about the API response I’m getting. Here’s my code:

const apiConfig = {
  url: 'https://example.com/api/v1/info',
  method: 'GET',
  crossDomain: true,
  headers: {
    authorization: 'Basic SOMETOKEN',
    'cache-control': 'no-cache'
  }
}

fetch(apiConfig.url, apiConfig)
  .then(response => response.text())
  .then(data => {
    const result = {id: 9876};
    callback(null, result);
  })
  .catch(err => callback(err.text()));

When I run this, I get a huge response with lots of data and buffer contents. I expected to see just a simple object like {id: 9876}. Can someone explain why I’m getting all this extra information and how to handle it properly? I’m new to working with APIs in Zapier and could use some guidance on interpreting these results.

2

hey, looks like ur not parsing the response correctly. try using response.json() instead of response.text() so you can directly grab the id. also, be sure ur API returns json. good luck!

3

I’ve had similar issues when working with APIs in Zapier. One thing that really helped me was to log the entire response before trying to process it. You can do this by adding a console.log(data) right after you get the response. This way, you can see exactly what the API is sending back.

Also, make sure your API endpoint is actually returning JSON. Sometimes, APIs return other formats like XML or plain text. If it’s not JSON, you’ll need to parse it differently.

If you’re still stuck, you might want to check the API documentation. They often provide example responses which can be super helpful in understanding what to expect and how to handle it. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the API provider’s support if things aren’t clear - they’re usually happy to help!

4

The issue you’re encountering is likely due to how you’re handling the API response. In your code, you’re using response.text() which returns the entire response body as a string. This explains the large amount of data you’re seeing.

To get the specific data you need, try parsing the response as JSON instead:

fetch(apiConfig.url, apiConfig)
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    // Now 'data' should be a JavaScript object
    const result = { id: data.id }; // Assuming the API returns an id
    callback(null, result);
  })
  .catch(err => callback(err));

This approach will parse the JSON response into a JavaScript object, allowing you to easily access specific properties like ‘id’. Remember to adjust the property names based on what your API actually returns. If you’re still unsure about the structure of the response, consider logging the entire ‘data’ object to inspect its contents before extracting the information you need.