How do I test Lemon Squeezy webhooks without making real purchases?

Capture one real test-mode purchase, then replay it from HookSense as many times as you need. You can also inspect the custom `meta` object passed through checkout without running live transactions.

Does HookSense verify Lemon Squeezy's X-Signature header?

Yes. Lemon Squeezy signs with HMAC-SHA256 using the secret you configure in your store's webhook settings. Add the same secret to HookSense and verification runs automatically.

What events does Lemon Squeezy send?

order_created, order_refunded, subscription_created/updated/cancelled, subscription_payment_success/failed, and license_key_created. HookSense captures every event so you can inspect the full shape before wiring up your handler.

Lemon Squeezy Webhook Tester

Test Lemon Squeezy webhooks in real-time — no signup, no tunnels.

Get a free webhook URL in one click, paste it into your Lemon Squeezy dashboard, and watch events stream in live. Verify X-Signature signatures automatically, replay any request to your local server, and debug payloads with search and filters.

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Why test Lemon Squeezy webhooks with HookSense

Real-time WebSocket stream

Events appear the instant Lemon Squeezy sends them. No polling, no refresh button.

HMAC-SHA256 verification

Paste your signing secret once — HookSense verifies every Lemon Squeezy request automatically.

One-click replay

Send any captured webhook back to your local server or production — rerun your handler without triggering new events.

CLI forwarding, no ngrok

Forward directly to localhost:3000 with npx hooksense listen.

Quick start — 3 steps

1
Get your free webhook URL
Create a free endpoint at hooksense.com. You get a unique URL instantly — no credit card, no config.
2
Paste it into Lemon Squeezy
In the Lemon Squeezy dashboard, add the URL as your webhook endpoint and pick the events you want (order_created, order_refunded, etc.).
3
Trigger an event and watch it arrive
Fire a test event from Lemon Squeezy — it lands in HookSense within milliseconds. Inspect headers, body, and signature. Replay when ready.

Forward to localhost

npx hooksense listen -p 3000 --path /api/integrations/lemonsqueezy

Common Lemon Squeezy webhook events

order_created

order_refunded

subscription_created

subscription_updated

subscription_cancelled

subscription_payment_success

subscription_payment_failed

license_key_created

Testing tips specific to Lemon Squeezy

Lemon Squeezy webhooks include a meta object with custom data from your checkout
Test mode webhooks use the same endpoint — use HookSense to tell them apart
Use replay to test subscription lifecycle events without making real purchases
Custom data passed via checkout is available in the webhook payload — inspect it in HookSense

Frequently asked

How do I test Lemon Squeezy webhooks without making real purchases?: Capture one real test-mode purchase, then replay it from HookSense as many times as you need. You can also inspect the custom `meta` object passed through checkout without running live transactions.
Does HookSense verify Lemon Squeezy's X-Signature header?: Yes. Lemon Squeezy signs with HMAC-SHA256 using the secret you configure in your store's webhook settings. Add the same secret to HookSense and verification runs automatically.
What events does Lemon Squeezy send?: order_created, order_refunded, subscription_created/updated/cancelled, subscription_payment_success/failed, and license_key_created. HookSense captures every event so you can inspect the full shape before wiring up your handler.

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