Flows

Flows

Flows let you define multi-step API workflows that chain triggers and actions together. Use flows to simulate complex scenarios like payment callbacks, webhook chains, or delayed responses.

Creating a Flow

1. Open a project
2. Click Create Flow
3. Enter a Name (e.g., “Stripe Payment Flow”)
4. Optionally add a Description
5. Add one or more steps
6. Click Create Flow

Steps

Each flow consists of one or more steps. A step pairs a trigger (when to run) with an action (what to do).

Trigger Types

Trigger	Description	Configuration
When request hits	Fires when a specific endpoint receives a request	Select an endpoint
After delay	Fires after a configurable delay	Delay in milliseconds
After step	Fires after another step in the flow completes	Select a step

Action Types

Action	Description	Configuration
Return mock response	Sends the configured mock response for an endpoint	Select a mock endpoint
Send callback (HTTP)	Makes an outbound HTTP request to an external URL	HTTP method and URL
Proxy forward	Forwards the request through a proxy endpoint	Select a proxy endpoint

Adding Steps

1. In the flow editor, click + Add Step
2. Select a trigger type and configure it
3. Select an action type and configure it
4. Optionally add a label to identify the step

Steps are displayed in order with a visual timeline connector.

Enable and Disable

Flows can be toggled on or off. A disabled flow does not execute when its triggers fire. Toggle the flow’s Enabled state from the flow list.

Editing a Flow

1. Click on an existing flow to open the editor
2. Modify the name, description, or steps
3. Click Save Changes

Deleting a Flow

1. Select a flow from the list
2. Click Delete
3. Confirm the deletion

Example: Webhook Callback

Simulate an API that accepts a payment and sends a webhook callback after processing:

1. Step 1: Trigger = “When request hits” on POST /payments, Action = “Return mock response” (202 Accepted)
2. Step 2: Trigger = “After delay” (2000ms), Action = “Send callback” (POST to https://yourapp.com/webhooks/payment)

This returns an immediate 202 response, then sends a callback 2 seconds later — matching how real payment APIs behave.