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# API Actions

The command builder offers multiple API actions. They allow you to send and retrieve information for external websites. Below you may find some general information about each block. Click on its name for more information.

<table><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref">Block</th><th>Information</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/custom-commands-and-events/actions/api-actions/send-an-api-request.md">Send an API Request</a></td><td>The send an API request action allows you to run a GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, or HEAD request to an external website.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/custom-commands-and-events/actions/api-actions/execute-an-ifttt-trigger.md">Execute an IFTTT Trigger</a></td><td>The execute an IFTTT trigger action allows you to trigger an applet linked to your <a href="/custom-commands-and-events/ifttt.md">IFTTT</a> account.</td></tr></tbody></table>