Question 1

How to set up Request Baskets with PostgreSQL?

Accepted Answer

Use the command line with -db sql and a connection string like 'postgres://user:pwd@localhost/db?sslmode=disable', or set the DB and CONN environment variables in Docker. The service auto-creates the schema on first run, but you need a running PostgreSQL instance.

Question 2

Request Baskets vs RequestBin: which is better for testing webhooks?

Accepted Answer

Request Baskets is ideal if you need self-hosting for data privacy or custom storage, while RequestBin offers a quicker, no-setup cloud service. Request Baskets gives more control but requires maintenance, whereas RequestBin is simpler for one-off tests.

Question 3

Can Request Baskets handle HTTPS requests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but HTTPS support depends on your server setup—you need to configure TLS/SSL externally, such as via a reverse proxy like Nginx, since the service itself runs on HTTP by default. The README doesn't provide built-in HTTPS configuration.

Question 4

What happens when a basket reaches its maximum capacity?

Accepted Answer

New requests are rejected once the basket is full, based on the configurable size limit (default 200, max 2000). You can adjust capacity via the API or UI, but there's no automatic pruning or archiving of old requests.

Question 5

Is Request Baskets suitable for production use?

Accepted Answer

It can be used in production for debugging or testing, especially with persistent SQL storage for reliability. However, it lacks built-in high availability or monitoring features, so you'll need to manage scaling and backups yourself.

Question 6

How do I secure the master token in Request Baskets?

Accepted Answer

Set it via the -token flag or TOKEN environment variable; if not provided, a random token is generated and printed to stdout. Keep it secret, as it grants full control over all baskets, and avoid exposing it in logs or public configs.

Question 7

Can I forward requests from a basket to another URL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can configure forwarding via the web UI or API by setting a target URL for the basket. This allows simulating webhooks or proxying requests for testing, but it's a basic redirect without advanced transformation.

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