AI & the web
Webhook
An automated notification sent to another system when a specified event happens.
In everyday use
A store sends a purchase event to an automation when an order completes.
What to keep in mind
Verify the event and handle retries so it is not processed twice.
Also searched as: webhooks
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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