# webhooks

> Webhooks enable automation and integrations by pushing event payloads to external services without polling.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/glossary/webhooks/  •  Last updated: 2026-07-02

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**TL;DR:** Webhooks send real-time event payloads to external endpoints for automated actions.

Webhooks are commonly used to connect release events, device lifecycle updates, and security notifications to ticketing, chat, and monitoring systems.