Macro Handler

Macro Handler

Android Automation Platform

Global ObjectNetwork and IntegrationFactory Global

Request(url)

Request is used for external service communication. It also behaves as a callable global factory.

Detailed Explanation

This section explains when to use the API, how to call it, and which structures it works best with in production flow.

What It Does

Request(url) is the main entry point for this object family. Use it to understand the responsibility of the namespace before diving into the methods below it. Request is used for external service communication. It also behaves as a callable global factory.

When To Use It

For network integration, use HTTPS only, keep the response size bounded, and validate the response code before moving into JSON or File steps. This API becomes most valuable in external integration scenarios.

Parameters and Return

url define the purpose of the call; preparing them in clearly named variables before execution makes production debugging easier. This entry is a namespace or helper object overview; the real flow is built with the methods listed below it.

Best Combined With

The most common pattern is to parse Request output with JSON or Regex and then pass it into File or Map objects.

Example Usage

The snippet below is a starter pattern that can be applied directly in runtime flow.

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local res = Request.get("https://example.com")
toast("HTTP: " .. tostring(res:getResponseCode()))

Copyable Progressive Examples

From foundation to combined usage, each level is provided as a separate code block so you can copy the level you need and adapt it directly.

Foundation

Shows the shortest direct way to call the API.

Foundation
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local res = Request.get("https://example.com")
toast("HTTP: " .. tostring(res:getResponseCode()))

Simple

Wraps the base call with minimal flow control.

Simple
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local res = Request.get("https://example.com")
toast("HTTP: " .. tostring(res:getResponseCode()))

-- Continue with one focused method on the object.

Practical Flow

A practical pattern for real macros with pcall, logging, and guards.

Practical Flow
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local res = Request.get("https://example.com")
toast("HTTP: " .. tostring(res:getResponseCode()))
local note = "Request overview loaded"
print(note)

Detailed

This level packages the API into a reusable helper with error reporting.

Detailed
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-- For network integration, use HTTPS only, keep the response size bounded, and validate the response code before moving into JSON or File steps.
local function run_request_step()
  local res = Request.get("https://example.com")
  toast("HTTP: " .. tostring(res:getResponseCode()))
end

local ok, err = pcall(run_request_step)
if not ok then
  toast("Step failed")
  print(err)
end

Combined

Combines the API with related structures to form a more realistic workflow.

Combined
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local response = Request.get("https://example.com/api/status")
local bodyText = tostring(response:getBody())
local json = JSON.parse(bodyText)
print("Remote status: " .. tostring(json.status))