# 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="api-actions/send-an-api-request">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="api-actions/execute-an-ifttt-trigger">execute-an-ifttt-trigger</a></td><td>The execute an IFTTT trigger action allows you to trigger an applet linked to your <a href="../ifttt">IFTTT</a> account.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://documentation.botghost.com/custom-commands-and-events/actions/api-actions.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.