Implement Instantly webhook signature validation and event handling. Use when setting up webhook endpoints, implementing signature verification, or handling Instantly event notifications securely. Trigger with phrases like "instantly webhook", "instantly events", "instantly webhook signature", "handle instantly events", "instantly notifications".
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instantly-pack
plugins/saas-packs/instantly-pack/skills/instantly-webhooks-events/SKILL.md
February 1, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/blob/main/plugins/saas-packs/instantly-pack/skills/instantly-webhooks-events/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill instantly-webhooks-eventsInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/instantly-webhooks-events/# Instantly Webhooks & Events
## Overview
Securely handle Instantly webhooks with signature validation and replay protection.
## Prerequisites
- Instantly webhook secret configured
- HTTPS endpoint accessible from internet
- Understanding of cryptographic signatures
- Redis or database for idempotency (optional)
## Webhook Endpoint Setup
### Express.js
```typescript
import express from 'express';
import crypto from 'crypto';
const app = express();
// IMPORTANT: Raw body needed for signature verification
app.post('/webhooks/instantly',
express.raw({ type: 'application/json' }),
async (req, res) => {
const signature = req.headers['x-instantly-signature'] as string;
const timestamp = req.headers['x-instantly-timestamp'] as string;
if (!verifyInstantlySignature(req.body, signature, timestamp)) {
return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid signature' });
}
const event = JSON.parse(req.body.toString());
await handleInstantlyEvent(event);
res.status(200).json({ received: true });
}
);
```
## Signature Verification
```typescript
function verifyInstantlySignature(
payload: Buffer,
signature: string,
timestamp: string
): boolean {
const secret = process.env.INSTANTLY_WEBHOOK_SECRET!;
// Reject old timestamps (replay attack protection)
const timestampAge = Date.now() - parseInt(timestamp) * 1000;
if (timestampAge > 300000) { // 5 minutes
console.error('Webhook timestamp too old');
return false;
}
// Compute expected signature
const signedPayload = `${timestamp}.${payload.toString()}`;
const expectedSignature = crypto
.createHmac('sha256', secret)
.update(signedPayload)
.digest('hex');
// Timing-safe comparison
return crypto.timingSafeEqual(
Buffer.from(signature),
Buffer.from(expectedSignature)
);
}
```
## Event Handler Pattern
```typescript
type InstantlyEventType = 'resource.created' | 'resource.updated' | 'resource.deleted';
interface InstantlyEvent {
id: str