Developer15 MinutesAugust 2026
How to Configure a Secure Webhook Listener in Node.js
What You Will Build
A production-ready webhook endpoint that validates HMAC-SHA256 signatures, parses delivery events, and routes inbound messages.
Prerequisites & Setup
- Node.js 18+ installed locally
- Basic familiarity with Express.js or Next.js Route Handlers
- Kommify Webhook Secret Key
Step 1 of 3
Initialize Express Application
Create a new Node.js project and install Express and body-parser.
Execution Snippet (JAVASCRIPT)
JAVASCRIPT
1npm init -y2npm install express body-parser crypto dotenvRecommended Next Steps
- Connect webhook events to your database
- Deploy to serverless functions (Vercel, AWS Lambda)
- Add retry and idempotency cache via Redis
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