Project Title

webhook — Lightweight Incoming Webhook Server for Executing Shell Commands

Overview

webhook is a lightweight, configurable tool written in Go that enables the creation of HTTP endpoints (hooks) to execute configured shell commands. It allows passing HTTP request data to commands and includes rule-based triggering for hooks. This tool is designed to be minimalistic, focusing solely on receiving requests, parsing headers, payloads, and query variables, checking rules, and executing commands.

Key Features

Feature 1: Execute shell commands in response to HTTP requests
Feature 2: Pass HTTP request data (headers, payload, query variables) to commands
Feature 3: Rule-based triggering for hooks

Use Cases

Use case 1: Automate deployment scripts on server updates from platforms like GitHub or Bitbucket
Use case 2: Integrate with Mattermost or Slack for command execution and direct reporting back to channels
Use case 3: Create custom HTTP endpoints to trigger specific actions or scripts based on incoming webhooks

Advantages

Advantage 1: Lightweight and easy to set up, requiring minimal resources
Advantage 2: Supports both JSON and YAML configuration files for flexibility
Advantage 3: Open-source, allowing for community contributions and customization

Limitations / Considerations

Limitation 1: Limited to executing shell commands, not suitable for complex workflows requiring extensive logic
Limitation 2: The responsibility of command execution and output handling lies with the command's author, requiring additional scripting knowledge

Hookdoo: Scriptable webhook gateway for running custom builds, deploys, and proxy scripts. It differs in its focus on a more comprehensive solution with a user interface.
Hookdeck: An event gateway for ingesting, verifying, and managing webhooks. It offers a more robust solution with additional features for webhook management and monitoring.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/adnanh/webhook
Stars: 11,214
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-09-14

📊 Project Information

Project Name: webhook
GitHub URL: https://github.com/adnanh/webhook
Programming Language: Go
⭐ Stars: 11,214
🍴 Forks: 856
📅 Created: 2015-01-12
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-14

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