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# msm:rest

> Call an HTTP endpoint and render the response

`<msm:rest>` calls an external HTTP endpoint (GET/POST) and renders the response using templates.

## Skeleton

```html theme={null}
<msm:rest id="remote" endpoint="https://api.example.com/items" method="GET" item-name="r">
  <msm:template>
    <div>${r|value}</div>
  </msm:template>
  <msm:empty>
    <div>No data</div>
  </msm:empty>
</msm:rest>
```

## Attributes

| Attribute           | Meaning                                                         |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `endpoint`          | HTTP URL to call.                                               |
| `method`            | `GET` or `POST`.                                                |
| `request`           | JSON request payload (for POST) or params (depending on setup). |
| `header` / `footer` | Optional JSON for extra rendering sections.                     |
| `item-name`         | Prefix used inside templates.                                   |