Run and Automate Services
This section shows how to run and automate Xtract Universal.iQ services.
About Service Runs
Running a service means sending an HTTP request to the service endpoint configured in the Xtract Universal.iQ Settings. When a request is received, Xtract Universal.iQ executes the configured service.
Xtract Universal.iQ offers the following options to run and automate services:
Run Services in Xtract Universal.iQ
Schedule Service Runs in Xtract Universal.iQ
Integrate Services with 3rd-Party Tools
Expose Services via MCP Server to AI Platforms
POST vs GET
Xtract Universal.iQ services can be called using the HTTP methods POST and GET.
| POST | GET | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Length | No restrictions. | Maximum URL length is 2048 characters. |
| Parameters | Parameters are part of the http request body. | Supports query parameters in the URL. |
| Data Safety | Parameters are not stored in the browser history or in web server logs. | Parameters are visible in the service URL. Data is cached. |
| Data Types | No restrictions. | Only supports ASCII characters. |
Recommendation
It is recommended to use the POST method with Transport Layer Security (HTTPS) to ensure data protection. Do not use the GET method to send sensible data, e.g. credentials.