Stage 2 · Lesson 5 of 7
Webhooks by Zapier and Code steps
Sometimes an app has no Zapier integration at all. Then a , a direct web request between apps, is often the way in. gives you a catch URL that receives data from any app.
It also has that send GET, POST or custom requests to any API. Code by Zapier runs short or Python. Your mapped fields arrive in inputData, and you return an object that later steps can map.
Both need a paid plan. Use Code steps for small changes cannot do, such as grouping or custom validation.
Common trapputting an API key in plain text inside a Code step or webhook header where every editor of the Zap can see it; use the app's own connection where one exists.
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