How to use API in Automation Anywhere A360 using rest package

 Here's how to use the REST Web Service package in Automation Anywhere A360 to interact with APIs:

1. Create a New Task Bot:

Open Automation Anywhere A360 and create a new Task Bot. This will be your automation script for interacting with the API.

2. Include the REST Web Service Package:

• In the Task Bot designer, navigate to the "Packages" tab.
• Search for "REST Web Service" and select it.
• Click "Include" to add the package to your bot.

3. Configure the REST Web Service Call:

• Drag and drop the "REST Web Service" action onto the workspace.
• Double-click the action to open its configuration window.

4. Define the API Details:

Here's what you need to specify:

• URL: Enter the complete URL of the API endpoint you want to call.
• Method: Choose the HTTP method for the request (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) based on the API documentation.
• Headers (Optional): If the API requires specific headers like authentication tokens, define them here (key-value pairs).
• Body (Optional): For POST, PUT, or PATCH requests, define the data you want to send in the request body. This can be in JSON, XML, or other formats depending on the API. You can use variables to dynamically populate the body.

5. Authentication (Optional):

Some APIs require authentication. You can set up authentication by including headers containing credentials (e.g., username/password, API key) or using Automation Anywhere's credential vault feature.

6. Execute the Call and Capture Response:

• Connect the "REST Web Service" action to other actions in your bot to use the response data or handle any errors.
• The "Output" variable of the "REST Web Service" action captures the response from the API. This variable will be a dictionary containing:
  • Status Code: The HTTP status code returned by the API (e.g., 200 for success).
  • Headers: The response headers from the API.
  • Body: The response body from the API (format depends on the API).

7. Process the Response Data:

• Use logic and other actions like "Loop" or "If" to parse the response data in the "Output" variable based on its format (JSON, XML, etc.).
• Extract relevant information from the response body.
• You can use the extracted data for further actions in your automation script.

Additional Tips:

• Refer to the specific API documentation for details on URL format, supported methods, required headers, and data formats.
• Use comments throughout your bot to explain what each action does.
• Test your automation script thoroughly with different scenarios and expected responses.

By following these steps and understanding the REST Web Service package, you can effectively interact with APIs within your Automation Anywhere A360 bots.