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Webhooks for the Parallel Task API

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Parallel
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271
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Language
English
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Summary

Webhooks are now available for all Task Runs on the Parallel Task API, providing real-time notifications when tasks, including complex and long-running research queries, are completed. This eliminates the need for constant status checks, which is beneficial for orchestrating numerous web research tasks. Common applications of webhooks include data enrichment, deep research, chained workflows, and batch processing, where tasks can automatically trigger subsequent actions upon completion. Integrating webhooks into existing systems requires minimal changes; users need to configure webhook settings in their task specifications. The process involves setting up a secure endpoint to receive task results, with standard security measures such as signature verification in place. These enhancements allow for cleaner orchestration code and seamless integration into queue-based architectures, facilitating efficient management of task results. Webhooks are available for all Task API processors, and users can begin utilizing them by referring to the provided documentation.

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