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# Scripting outbound REST

# Scripting outbound REST {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can send outbound REST requests from any
place in the ServiceNow AI Platform where
scripting is allowed.

For example, you can return data from a REST endpoint
using a business rule when an event is triggered. Create a script from scratch or let the REST
message preview feature create the script based on content and parameters you provide in the
method record.{#c_ScriptingOutboundREST__p_outbound_rest_scripting_overview}

For detailed API information about the server-side RESTMessageV2 and RESTResponseV2 APIs, see
the API documentation on [developer.servicenow.com](https://developer.servicenow.com/app.do#!/home). For additional tips and best practices, see
the [Outbound REST Web Services RESTMessageV2 and SOAPMessageV2
execute() vs executeAsync() Best Practices \[KB0694711\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0694711) article in the Now Support
Knowledge Base.
* **[Generate a REST message script preview](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/AU5qFs_7_bRgGcjd07BhoA)**   
  You can generate an example script to send a REST message based on content and parameters you provide in the method record.
* **[Direct RESTMessageV2 example](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6oOpLY1WSw_qV8_mg5IhHw)**   
  You can send an outbound REST message directly to the endpoint.
* **[RESTMessageV2 MID server example](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/s7ssqIW2iBF4L9Itv2~cZA)**   
  You can send an outbound REST message through a MID Server.
* **[Recordless RESTMessageV2 example](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/xapNUxne_80Ic6CsVJJEMQ)**   
  You can use the RESTMessageV2() constructor with no parameters to define a REST message entirely in the script.