convex-http-actions

You create custom HTTP endpoints in a Convex backend by defining routes for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and OPTIONS requests. These endpoints integrate directly with Convex serverless functions to execute your backend logic.

You receive and process webhooks in Convex by creating HTTP endpoints that securely handle incoming webhook payloads from services like Stripe or GitHub. The endpoints parse the request data and trigger Convex serverless functions to update your database.

Yes, you can handle file uploads and downloads through HTTP endpoints in Convex. The endpoints support parsing raw bytes and binary data, allowing you to receive file uploads and serve files directly from your application.

You secure API routes and webhooks in Convex by implementing authentication mechanisms like API keys and bearer tokens. This ensures only authorized requests can access your HTTP endpoints and trigger backend logic.

Yes, Convex supports CORS configuration for custom APIs. You can configure CORS on your HTTP endpoints to control how external web applications interact with your backend routes and serverless functions.

The best way to parse JSON and form data from HTTP requests in Convex is using the built-in data parsing capabilities of the HTTP endpoints. They natively support parsing JSON, form data, and raw bytes from incoming requests.