How to Use Webhooks with a CMS
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TL;DR
CMS webhooks send automated HTTP notifications to external services when content events occur — such as publishing, updating, or deleting a document. To use them, configure a webhook in your CMS by specifying the trigger event, the target URL of your endpoint, and any content filters. Your endpoint receives a JSON payload with event details and processes it accordingly — triggering a site rebuild, updating a search index, sending a Slack notification, or syncing data to another system. Always implement webhook security through signature verification and use HTTPS endpoints.
Key Takeaways
- Webhooks automate reactions to content events without polling the CMS API
- Configure trigger events, target URLs, and content filters in your CMS settings
- Common use cases include triggering builds, updating search indexes, and sending notifications
- Always verify webhook signatures and use HTTPS to prevent unauthorized requests