Best way to make HTTP GET requests (without using tsnet...)

[rodneyt]

Hi all,

I'm sure there's a simple answer to this one but I seem to be having trouble finding it.

I'm wanting to perform HTTP GET requests to retrieve data from an API.

For example:

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GET /v1 HTTP/1.1
Host: api.marketcircle.net
User-Agent: curl/7.51.0
Accept: */*
Authorization: Bearer <redacted>

This would return back some JSON.

I see that tsnet can be used to perform GET requests but this is only available in the Indie version of Livecode which I don't have at the moment (will probably re-purchase that at some point). See: https://lessons.livecode.com/m/4071/l/8 ... a-web-site

How can I perform HTTP GET requests using standard Livecode features?

[FourthWorld]

Get can also be handled with libURL, which is available in an LC editions. See the httpHeaders property to add those header values.

Is this the RodneyT from down under?

[rodneyt]

Hi Richard,

Yes it's Rodney from NZ - hello . Thanks for that tip - works fine. I should have realised that given how much I used to use libURL. Sigh, I don't get much time for Livecode these days...

~ Rodney

[FourthWorld]

Great to see you back here, Rodney. You've had many great accomplishments with your Ocean Browser platform since we last spoke - congratulations. I hope we get to see more of you.

[rodneyt]

Thanks Richard. If you would like to have a play with OB3, send me an email (rodney@oceanbrowser.com) and I'll send you an account invite.

I am building an experimental web browser to link growth-related company tasks (for example around sales or research tasks) in Livecode - using the Levure framework. I've hooked this up to Daylite CRM (currently via Applescript & Fscript code). Common tasks like adding a user to CRM, creating a note or adding a keyword can be done "direct from browser" for a more linked-up working process. As you browse pages or linked topics, a second Livecode web browser window will automatically show related pages in OB3. I'm using Livecode Javascript callbacks to control OB3 via it's client-side browser API.

All working pretty well so far. Will share more in the forum once I have it a bit more advanced.

[mwieder]

Whoa! I missed this. Yes, welcome back to the fold, Rodney. Been a while since I've seen your name in these parts.

[rodneyt]

Hi Mark