I have made sooo much progress with this since I have first used it and it has gotten better with usage and comprehension. Very excited for API/REST nodes. This is the gateway to web apps for both laymen and professionals.
Merry christmas! I just released the build with the http nodes. You can read about it on the newly launched patreon: Loom Alpha 5.0 - HTTP requests, accessibility options, and Patreon launch | Kingroka on Patreon