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Overview

This node operation retrieves detailed information about a specific user by their unique identifier. It is useful in scenarios where you need to fetch and display user details, such as in administrative dashboards, user management systems, or when integrating user data into workflows for further processing.

For example, you might use this node to:

  • Display user profile information in a CRM system.
  • Verify user details before performing an action like sending notifications.
  • Audit user activity by fetching user metadata.

Properties

Name Meaning
Id The unique numeric identifier of the user whose details you want to retrieve. This property is required.

Output

The output will contain a JSON object representing the user's details fetched from the external service. The structure typically includes fields such as user ID, name, email, roles, status, and other relevant user attributes depending on the API's response schema.

If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would represent any files or attachments related to the user, but based on the provided code and properties, the output is purely JSON data describing the user.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authentication with the external user management service.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the service's API endpoint to fetch user data.
  • Proper configuration of the API base URL and headers is necessary, usually handled internally by the node.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Providing an invalid or non-existent user ID will likely result in an error or empty response.
    • Missing or incorrect API credentials can cause authentication failures.
    • Network connectivity problems may prevent the node from reaching the API.
  • Error messages:

    • "User not found" or similar indicates the specified user ID does not exist.
    • Authentication errors suggest checking the API key or token validity.
    • Timeout or connection errors imply network issues or incorrect API endpoint configuration.

To resolve these, verify the user ID, ensure valid credentials are set up, and confirm network access to the API.

Links and References

  • Refer to the external user management service API documentation for detailed information on user resource endpoints and response formats.
  • n8n documentation on how to configure API credentials and use HTTP request nodes may also be helpful.

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