Working with Triggers

Download and Set Up ngrok

1. Download ngrok
   • Visit ngrok’s download page and download the appropriate version for your operating system
2. Start ngrok
   • Open a terminal and run the following command to start ngrok:

   ngrok http http://127.0.0.1:9555

   • Copy the first address listed under “Forwarding”. This will be used as your webhook URL.

If You Are Using IntelliJ IDEA

1. Open Bytechef Codebase:
   • Navigate to bytechef/server/apps/server-app/src/main/resources/config.
2. Create Local Configuration:
   • Create a file named application-local.yml.
   • Note: application-local.yml is optional, git-ignored, and corresponds to the local Spring profile. Ensure the local profile is activated on Spring Boot startup.
3. Configure Webhook URL:
   • Add the following configuration to application-local.yml, replacing (first address under Forwarding) with the copied ngrok URL:

   bytechef:
         webhook-url: (first address under Forwarding)/webhooks/{id}

4. Activate Local Profile:

• Ensure that the local profile is added to active profiles in your IntelliJ configuration.

5. Start the ByteChef application.

If You Are Not Using IntelliJ

1. Set Webhook URL:
   • Open a terminal and paste the following command, replacing (first address under Forwarding) with the copied ngrok URL:

    export BYTECHEF_WEBHOOK_URL=(first address under Forwarding)/webhooks/{id}

2. Start the ByteChef application.