Quick Start

This guide takes you from zero to a fully working webhook endpoint in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
• A GitHub account, Google account, or email address for sign-up

Steps

1. Create an account

   Go to hooknexus.com and click Sign In. You can log in with:

   • GitHub (recommended — one click)
   • Google
   • Email (magic link — no password needed)

2. Create an endpoint

   Once logged in, you’ll land on the Dashboard. Click New Endpoint to generate a unique webhook URL.

   Your new endpoint URL looks like:

   https://api.hooknexus.com/h/a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890

3. Copy the URL

   Click the copy button next to the URL. You’ll use this to send a test request.

4. Send a test request

   Open a terminal and run:

   cURL

   curl -X POST https://api.hooknexus.com/h/YOUR_ENDPOINT_ID \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '{"event":"test","message":"Hello HookNexus!"}'

   JavaScript

   fetch('https://api.hooknexus.com/h/YOUR_ENDPOINT_ID', {
     method: 'POST',
     headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
     body: JSON.stringify({
       event: 'test',
       message: 'Hello HookNexus!',
     }),
   });

   Python

   import requests
   
   requests.post(
       'https://api.hooknexus.com/h/YOUR_ENDPOINT_ID',
       json={'event': 'test', 'message': 'Hello HookNexus!'},
   )

   Replace YOUR_ENDPOINT_ID with the ID from step 3.

5. View the request

   Switch back to the HookNexus dashboard. Your test request appears instantly in the left panel. Click on it to inspect:

   • Method — POST
   • Headers — Content-Type, User-Agent, etc.
   • Body — Your JSON payload with syntax highlighting

Tip

The dashboard uses WebSocket for real-time updates — no need to refresh the page.

What’s Next?

Now that you’ve captured your first webhook, explore these topics:

• Core Concepts — Understand endpoints, request lifecycle, and subscriptions
• Receive Webhooks — Configure third-party services to send webhooks
• Subscription plans — Free vs Plus quotas and features
• Stripe Integration — Step-by-step Stripe webhook setup