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api-interception Scenario 2 — Wait for API Search Response and Parse

Written by RTILA X Engineering Team

Beginner ~4 min

What You'll Learn

Wait for network responses matching a URL pattern

Real-World Use Case

Capturing paginated API data

LIVE DEMO

API Search Demo

Trigger a search and wait for the /api/v2/search response.
EXPECTED OUTPUT

Search Results

title url snippet
Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones /scenarios/ecommerce/product/1 Premium over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation and 30-hour battery life.
Wireless Charging Pad /scenarios/ecommerce/product/7 15W fast wireless charging pad with slim aluminum design and LED indicator.
Bluetooth Speaker /scenarios/ecommerce/product/8 Waterproof portable speaker with 360° sound and 20-hour battery.
Wireless mouse setup guide /learn/selectors-guide Step-by-step guide for reliable selectors and wireless automation profiles.
Wireless sensor network basics /learn/advanced-patterns Understanding the core concepts behind modern wireless sensor networks and automation.
RTILA X PROJECT JSON

RTILA X Automation Project

intercept-api-search.json 
    {
  "name": "Intercept_API_Search",
  "settings": {
    "urls": [
      "https://learn.rtila.com/scenarios/api-interception/2"
    ],
    "headless": false,
    "navigation_timeout": 30000,
    "max_concurrent_workers": 1,
    "humanoidEnabled": true,
    "humanoidSensitivity": "medium"
  },
  "datasets": {
    "search_results": {
      "item_selector": "css=.api-search-result",
      "properties": [
        {
          "name": "title",
          "type": "text",
          "selector": "css=.api-result-title"
        },
        {
          "name": "snippet",
          "type": "text",
          "selector": "css=.api-result-snippet"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
      "command": "goto",
      "params": {
        "url": "https://learn.rtila.com/scenarios/api-interception/2"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "wait_for_selector",
      "params": {
        "selector": "css=#api-search-input"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "fill",
      "params": {
        "selector": "css=#api-search-input",
        "value": "web scraping"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "wait_for_selector",
      "params": {
        "selector": "css=#api-search-btn"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "click",
      "params": {
        "selector": "css=#api-search-btn"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "wait_for_api_response",
      "params": {
        "url_pattern": "/api/v2/search"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "wait_for_selector",
      "params": {
        "selector": "css=.api-search-result"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "extract_data",
      "params": {
        "dataset": "search_results"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Search-as-you-type interfaces may rely on API endpoints. The wait_for_api_response command waits for the matching search request before extracting the results from the DOM.

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