How to Access API Rule Response in Script Node for Validation in Reels Workflow

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Hi everyone,

I’m working on a Reels workflow with the following steps:

  1. Input: The workflow takes quote_id as input.
  2. API Rule Node: Calls a deployed SSD API that returns all member details for the given quote_id.
  3. Script Node: In the same workflow, I need to perform age calculation using the API response.
  4. Output: Based on the calculation, the workflow should respond with:OP_valid = true;

Issue I’m facing:
I’m unable to access the API response in the Script Node.
I tried using OP_ and IP_ prefixes, but I can’t get the data returned from the API node inside the script node. How do I correctly access the API response from the API rule in the next Script Node?

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@Rocky @Muhammed_Sinan please help

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Hi @Rocky , @Muhammed_Sinan

Thanks for checking my post. :folded_hands: This is a bit urgent for my workflow as I’m blocked at the Script Node step.

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Hi Athul, could you please share the correct cURL command for the API? I’m not getting any response when I trigger it.

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Hello @Athul,

It seems like your API is not working as expected.
Could you please:

  • Verify whether the API is up and functioning correctly?
  • Ensure that any required headers are configured appropriately?

In the meantime, here’s a quick reference on how to consume an API response in the Reels Platform using an API Rule:

:white_check_mark: Steps to Consume API Response in an API Rule

1. Create an API Rule

  • Navigate to the Rules section from the left navigation panel.
  • Click the Add button → Choose Rule.
  • Enter:
    • Rule Name
    • Description
    • Select API Rule as the Rule Type.
  • Click Create.

2. Configure the Rule

  • You’ll be directed to the Rule Details page.
  • Go to the Rule Designer tab.
  • Double-click the rule name to open the editor.
  • You will see three tabs: Rule, Model Editor, and Constants.

3. Define Input and Output Keys

  • Go to the Model Editor tab.
  • Use Add Root in both Input and Output editors to define your structure:
    • Example:
      • Input: inputTitle (string)
      • Output: id (number), outputTitle (string)

4. Configure API Request

  • In the Rule tab:
    • Select the appropriate HTTP method (e.g., POST).
    • Enter the API URL.
    • Configure:
      • Headers (if needed)
      • Request Body – Map input keys
      • After Response – This is critical for consuming the response.

5. Consume the API Response

  • In the After Response section:
    • Click Add Field.
    • Provide the key from the response (e.g., id, title).
    • Map it to your defined output key in the Model Editor.

For example, if the API responds with:

{
  "id": 195,
  "title": "BMW"
}

Then map as:

  • id → Output Target: id
  • title → Output Target: outputTitle

How to consume API response in Script Node:

If you’re getting a response from an API rule, you can access and process it in the Script Node using the IP_ prefix.

:white_check_mark: Step-by-step example:

Let’s say your Api rule returns the following response:

{
  "productId": "1234",
  "productName": "Smart Watch",
  "rating": 4.5
}

To consume this response in your Script Node:

:one: Access the input using the IP_ prefix:

let product = IP_response; // API response

:two: Write your logic based on the API data:

if (product && product.rating >= 4) {
    OP_valid = true;
} else {
    OP_valid = false;
}

:white_check_mark: Expected Output:

If the rating is 4.5, this script will return:

OP_valid = true;

And Add vaild as output in model Editor

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@Rocky , @Sam Thanks a lot for sharing the necessary details! Everything worked perfectly now.

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