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Getting Started with HookCatcher

Learn how to capture, inspect, and replay webhooks in minutes.

Quick Start

1. Create an Endpoint

After signing in, go to the Dashboard and click "New Endpoint". Give it a name like "Stripe Webhooks" or "GitHub Events".

2. Copy Your Webhook URL

Each endpoint gets a unique URL like:

https://hookcatcher.dev/catch/abc123xyz

3. Configure Your Service

Paste your HookCatcher URL into your service's webhook settings (Stripe, GitHub, Shopify, etc.).

4. Watch Webhooks Arrive

Webhooks appear in real-time on your dashboard. Click any request to see full details including headers, body, and metadata.

Sending Test Webhooks

You can test your endpoint using curl or any HTTP client:

curl -X POST https://hookcatcher.dev/catch/YOUR_CODE \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"event": "test", "data": {"message": "Hello!"}}'

Features

Real-Time Capture

Webhooks appear instantly in your dashboard as they arrive. No need to refresh - we use Server-Sent Events for live updates.

Request Replay

Click "Replay" on any captured webhook to resend it to a URL of your choice. Perfect for testing your local development server.

Custom Responses (Pro)

Configure what response your endpoint returns - set custom status codes, headers, and body content. Test how your app handles different scenarios.

Persistent Storage

Unlike free tools that delete webhooks after hours, HookCatcher stores your webhook history for up to 90 days (depending on your plan).

Copy as cURL

Instantly copy any captured webhook as a cURL command for easy debugging or sharing with teammates.

Plan Limits

Feature	Free	Pro	Team
Endpoints	1	10	Unlimited
Retention	24 hours	30 days	90 days
Requests/day	100	Unlimited	Unlimited
Custom Responses	-	Yes	Yes
Team Access	-	-	Yes

Common Use Cases

Stripe Webhooks

Test payment events, subscription updates, and invoice notifications without triggering real transactions.

GitHub Webhooks

Debug push events, pull request notifications, and CI/CD triggers.

Shopify Webhooks

Capture order notifications, inventory updates, and customer events.

Local Development

Capture webhooks and replay them to your localhost for testing without exposing your local server.

Need Help?

Have questions or running into issues? Reach out to us at support@hookcatcher.dev