Can I use this with Stripe test mode?

Yes. Create a temporary endpoint above and paste the URL into a Stripe test mode webhook endpoint. All test events will appear in real time.

Can I use this with Stripe live mode?

You can, but we recommend using a permanent Catchhook endpoint for live mode so you have stable URLs and longer request history. Start a free trial to save your endpoint.

Does Catchhook replace the Stripe CLI?

No. The Stripe CLI is great for triggering test events. Catchhook gives you a visual request history, payload inspection, replay, and forwarding that complements the CLI.

Can I forward Stripe webhooks to localhost?

Yes. Copy the tunnel command shown with your endpoint and run it in your terminal. Stripe events will forward to your local development server.

Why do Stripe signatures fail in local development?

Stripe signature verification requires the raw request body exactly as sent. If your framework's middleware parses or modifies the body before your verification code runs, the signature check will fail. Catchhook lets you inspect the original delivery to compare.

How long does the temporary endpoint last?

Temporary endpoints expire after 2 days. Create a free account to save your endpoint permanently.

No signup required

Test Stripe Webhooks Before They Hit Production

Create a temporary webhook URL, paste it into Stripe, watch events arrive live, and forward them to localhost when you're ready to test your app.

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Your Stripe Test Endpoint

Optimized for Stripe

Expires in2 days

Paste this URL into a Stripe webhook endpoint or use it with the Stripe CLI.

Tunnel to localhost

npx @catchhook/tunnel ep_M4a5BgYxG7dof4qwZWVv6P3m --key tkey_0472df600cbff7bb69a3b87e25bceefe --port 3000

Test Your Endpoint

curl -X POST https://temp.catchhook.app/hooks/ep_M4a5BgYxG7dof4qwZWVv6P3m \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "id": "evt_test_webhook",
  "object": "event",
  "type": "payment_intent.succeeded",
  "data": {
    "object": {
      "id": "pi_test_123",
      "object": "payment_intent",
      "amount": 2500,
      "currency": "usd",
      "status": "succeeded"
    }
  }
}'

Or

to see it appear in real time below.

Live Webhook Requests

Watch requests stream in automatically with full headers, payloads, and timestamps.

Streaming Live

Updates automatically

Waiting for your first webhook...

Send a test request using the cURL command above or configure Stripe to use your endpoint URL.

How to test Stripe webhooks with Catchhook

Follow these steps to start receiving Stripe events on your temporary endpoint.

1

Create your temporary endpoint

Copy the Catchhook URL above.

2

Add it in Stripe

In Stripe Dashboard, go to Developers → Webhooks → Add endpoint. Paste your Catchhook URL and choose the events you want to test.

Suggested events:

checkout.session.completedpayment_intent.succeededcustomer.subscription.updatedinvoice.paidcharge.failed

Stripe webhook documentation

3

Send a test event

Use Stripe's "Send test webhook" button or trigger an event through Stripe Checkout, Billing, or the Stripe CLI.

4

Watch the request arrive live

Catchhook shows the full payload, headers, timestamps, and delivery details as soon as Stripe sends the event.

5

Forward it to localhost

When you are ready to test your local app, run the tunnel command and forward Stripe events to your local Rails, Laravel, Express, Django, or Next.js app.

Test with Stripe CLI

Terminal

stripe listen --forward-to https://temp.catchhook.app/hooks/ep_M4a5BgYxG7dof4qwZWVv6P3m

stripe trigger payment_intent.succeeded

Use Catchhook when you want a visual request history, payload inspection, team-shareable debugging, replay, forwarding, and saved endpoints beyond a terminal-only workflow.

Common Stripe webhook problems this helps debug

Catchhook helps you diagnose these issues before they reach production.

No events are arriving

Endpoint URL copied correctly
Stripe endpoint is enabled
Correct mode: test vs live
Correct events selected
Local tunnel running if forwarding to localhost

My app receives the event, but parsing fails

Catchhook helps inspect:

raw body
content type
nested data.object
event type
API version-related payload differences

Signature verification fails

Stripe signatures depend on the raw request body. If middleware parses or rewrites the body before verification, signature checks can fail. Catchhook lets you inspect the original delivery before it reaches your app.

Local development is awkward

Stripe can send to Catchhook first, then Catchhook can forward to your local app through a tunnel. This gives you a request history even when your local server crashes or your app returns an error.

What you get for free

Free / no signup

temporary Stripe webhook URL
live request inspection
headers and payload view
response capture (see exactly what was returned)
generated cURL test
localhost tunnel command
short-lived request history
provider-aware guidance

Signup / free trial

save endpoint
longer retention
replay requests
forward manually
AI summaries
production monitoring
alerts
MCP server for AI editors (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf)

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When to create a permanent endpoint

Use the free temporary endpoint while integrating. Create a permanent Catchhook endpoint when you need stable URLs, saved history, replay, forwarding rules, alerts, or team access.

Save This Stripe Endpoint

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