Question 1

What webhook sources does this generator support?

Accepted Answer

The generator supports GitHub webhooks (Push, Pull Request, Issue), Stripe webhooks (Payment Intent, Subscription), and a generic HTTP webhook format. Each source produces a realistic payload matching the real API's schema.

Question 2

Can I use these payloads for testing my webhook handler?

Accepted Answer

Yes. These payloads are designed to closely match the real API schemas so you can paste them into your test suite or use them with tools like Postman, Insomnia, or curl to simulate incoming webhook events.

Question 3

Does the generator sign the payloads?

Accepted Answer

The signing secret field is optional and is shown as a convenience reminder. Actual HMAC-SHA256 signing happens server-side. For testing signature verification, use the secret in your test to compute the expected signature and compare.

Question 4

What is the difference between Pretty Print and compact mode?

Accepted Answer

Pretty Print formats the JSON with indentation and line breaks for readability. Compact mode outputs a single-line JSON string which is more suitable for passing directly in command-line tools or HTTP body fields.

Question 5

How do I use the generated payload with curl?

Accepted Answer

Copy the generated payload, then run: curl -X POST https://your-endpoint.com/webhook -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '<paste payload here>'. For GitHub-style signature verification, also add the X-Hub-Signature-256 header.

Webhook Payload Generator

Frequently Asked Questions

Comments & Feedback