# Old Webhooks A webhook is an HTTP-based callback function that allows lightweight, event-driven communication between 2 [application programming interfaces (APIs)](https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/api/what-are-application-programming-interfaces). Webhooks are used by a wide variety of web apps to receive small amounts of data from other apps, but webhooks can also be used to trigger automation workflows in [GitOps](https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/devops/what-is-gitops) environments. Schema of the payloads of various webhooks supported by Conscent.ai. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.conscent.ai/old-webhooks.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.