Canvas offers a generic REST API app, which will allow you to connect to any REST API without using a dedicated app on Canvas.
In general we recommend that you use dedicated apps instead of the generic REST app; if the API you are connecting to is already supported on Canvas with a dedicated app, you should use that instead of the REST app.
Canvas has built-in support for a wide range of apps, with ready-made blocks and simplified APIs. We are also working continuously to extend support to new apps and to add new blocks. If you would like to request support for a new app, please get in touch with us.
The generic REST API app can be found in the app list, with the other supported apps:
The following fields need to be filled out for authentication:
You will find a selection of ready-made blocks for various use cases:
How to make requests
Here you see an example of a GET request made via the REST API app:
