cap_http_request

What problem does it solve?

It helps you retrieve raw API or file content from a specific URL on an ESP device without relying on search results or unguarded browsing.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Direct HTTP/HTTPS Requests: Request a known endpoint and receive the HTTP status plus response body text.
• Allowlist-Safe Guardrails: Ensures the target host must match the configured allowlist, including redirect targets.
• Optional Streaming to File: Save large/binary responses by streaming the response body directly to a specified path on the device.
• Use Case: Download configuration or static data (e.g., tags.json) from a fixed endpoint, or push a guarded POST with a JSON payload to an API.

Quick Start

Call cap_http_request to GET https://skills-lab.esp-claw.com/raw/tags.json and return the HTTP status and body text.