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Overview

The "Get OS Patches" operation for the Device resource in this node allows users to retrieve information about operating system patches installed or available on a specific device managed through the NinjaOne API. This is useful for IT administrators and support teams who want to monitor patch status, ensure compliance with security policies, or audit devices for missing updates.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically fetching the list of OS patches applied to a device before running a compliance report.
  • Triggering alerts or workflows if critical patches are missing on certain devices.
  • Integrating patch data into asset management or ticketing systems for better visibility.

Properties

Name Meaning
Device ID ID of the device to query for OS patches

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing details about the OS patches related to the specified device. The exact structure depends on the NinjaOne API response but typically includes fields such as patch names, installation dates, statuses, and possibly severity or classification.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the NinjaOne API.
  • Requires an API authentication token credential configured in n8n (referred generically as an API key credential).
  • The base URL for the API can be customized via credentials; otherwise, it defaults to https://api.ninjaone.com.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Device ID will cause the request to fail.
    • Authentication errors if the API key credential is not set up correctly.
    • Network connectivity problems preventing access to the NinjaOne API endpoint.

  • Error messages:

    • Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate invalid or expired API credentials.
    • 404 Not Found may indicate the device ID does not exist or is inaccessible.
    • Rate limiting or 429 errors suggest too many requests in a short time; retry after some delay.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify the Device ID is correct and exists in NinjaOne.
    • Ensure the API key credential is valid and has necessary permissions.
    • Check network connectivity and firewall settings.
    • Implement retries or backoff strategies if rate limited.

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