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API workflow
The following diagram outlines a typical API workflow / use case for submitting a file / archive and retrieving the reporting and/or extracted binary files.

HTTP Default Configuration
For the API to become available, the broker needs to be launched with "listenMode" enabled. The HTTP port at which the API will become available is configurable via the "listenServerPort" option. The default port is 23001.
HTTP Response Codes
Code | Definition |
|---|---|
200 | Successful |
204 | Successful, but no content |
400 | Bad Request |
404 | File Not Found |
500 | Internal Server Error |
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