Overview
This node, named "Test Node," is a minimal test node designed primarily for debugging purposes within n8n workflows. It does not perform any data processing or external API calls; instead, it serves as a placeholder or starting point for developing and testing custom nodes. This can be useful when building new nodes or troubleshooting workflow behavior without side effects.
Practical examples:
- Developers creating new nodes can use this as a template.
- Users can insert this node to verify workflow execution paths.
- Debugging credential configurations without triggering actual operations.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| My Test Credential | A required API key credential |
Output
The node produces no output data (json field is an empty array). It simply returns an empty dataset, meaning it does not emit any items downstream.
Dependencies
- Requires a valid API key credential input (though it is not used in the logic).
- No external services or APIs are called.
- No additional environment variables or configurations needed.
Troubleshooting
- Since the node does not perform any operations, common issues would relate to missing or invalid credentials if the workflow expects them.
- If the node fails to load, ensure that the node file is correctly placed and compiled.
- No runtime errors are expected from the
execute()method as it returns an empty result immediately.