Overview
This node, named 'Portless', is designed for portless integration within the n8n workflow automation platform. It facilitates making HTTP requests with customizable options such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy usage, and request timeout settings. This node is beneficial for scenarios where users need to integrate external services or APIs without managing specific port configurations, allowing for flexible and secure HTTP communication.
Use Case Examples
- Automating data retrieval from an external API with controlled request batching to avoid rate limits.
- Sending data to a third-party service through a proxy server with SSL certificate validation disabled for internal testing.
- Configuring timeout settings to handle slow server responses gracefully in an integration workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Request Options | Settings to customize the HTTP request behavior, including batching, SSL validation, proxy, and timeout. |
Output
JSON
responseData- The data returned from the HTTP request made by the node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Portless API authentication.
Troubleshooting
- If requests fail due to SSL errors, enable 'Ignore SSL Issues' to bypass certificate validation, but be cautious as this reduces security.
- Batching settings with incorrect batch size or interval may cause unexpected delays or request failures; adjust these values based on the target API's rate limits.
- Proxy configuration errors can prevent requests from reaching the destination; verify proxy URL and credentials if used.
- Timeout errors occur if the server takes too long to respond; increase the timeout value if necessary.