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AvantGuard - DNSFilter

AvantGuard - DNSFilter

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Overview

This node integrates with the AvantGuard DNSFilter API to suggest categories for a given domain name (FQDN). It is useful in scenarios where you want to classify or filter domains based on their content categories, such as security filtering, content control, or analytics. For example, a user might input a domain like "example.com" and receive suggested categories like "Technology," "Education," or "Malware" to help decide how to handle traffic to that domain.

Properties

Name Meaning
Fqdn The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to verify and get category suggestions for.
Additional Query Parameters Optional additional parameters; currently supports:
- Categories Comma-separated list of category IDs to influence or filter the suggested categories.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the suggested categories for the provided domain. The exact structure depends on the API response but typically includes category identifiers and names relevant to the domain queried. There is no indication that binary data is output by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the AvantGuard DNSFilter service.
  • The node sends requests to the base URL https://api.dnsfilter.com.
  • Proper configuration of the API authentication credential within n8n is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:
    • Invalid or missing API key credential will cause authentication errors.
    • Providing an invalid or malformed FQDN may result in errors or empty category suggestions.
    • Network connectivity issues can prevent successful API calls.
  • Error messages:
    • Authentication failures usually indicate problems with the API key setup.
    • Validation errors may occur if required parameters like Fqdn are missing.
  • Resolutions:
    • Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured and active.
    • Verify the FQDN format before running the node.
    • Check network access to api.dnsfilter.com.

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