Using c# web api with alternate content-type

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I'm new to web api and I need to create a server for a client. I have no control over the client - can't change a thing.

The client sends in an html encapsulated json request in a POST body. However, the content-type can vary. What do I need to do to allow my ApiController to process different content-types?

cuongle · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-11 14:51:46Z

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Under the hood, Web Api supports Content Negotiation mechanism to automatically opt the correct formatter based on the header Content-Type in HTTP request.

By default content negotiation supports three formatters: json, xml and form-urlencoded data. If no formatter found, client will receives HTTP error 406 (Not Acceptable).

See more:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/web-api/overview/formats-and-model-binding/content-negotiation

If you need to allow Web Api support another Content-Type, you can write your own custom formatter:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/web-api/overview/formats-and-model-binding/media-formatters

edited May 11, 2017 at 14:51

answered Sep 28, 2012 at 16:23

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user789235 Over a year ago

Thanks. I ended up using this: public HttpResponseMessage Post(HttpRequestMessage r) { } This allowed me to get access to the raw xml coming in which I could then parse. I'm sure it's not the "right" way - but it works for me

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