NinjaOneInstall

Overview

The node integrates with the NinjaOne API to retrieve software patch information for a specified device. Specifically, the "Get Software Patches" operation under the "Device" resource fetches details about software patches installed or available on a given device. This is useful in IT management scenarios where administrators need to monitor patch status, ensure compliance, or audit software updates across devices.

Practical examples include:

• Automatically retrieving and reporting the list of software patches applied to a device.
• Integrating patch data into broader IT asset management workflows.
• Triggering alerts or actions based on missing or critical patches detected on devices.

Properties

The node requires the user to provide the Device ID as a string, which uniquely identifies the target device within the NinjaOne system.

Output

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

If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown here), it would represent files or attachments related to patches, but this operation primarily returns structured JSON data about software patches.

Dependencies

• Requires an active connection to the NinjaOne API.
• Needs an API authentication token configured via OAuth2 credentials in n8n.
• The base URL for the API can be customized but defaults to https://api.ninjaone.com.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Device ID: If the provided Device ID does not exist or is incorrect, the API may return an error or empty results. Verify the Device ID is correct.
• Authentication Errors: Ensure that the OAuth2 credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to access device patch information.
• API Rate Limits: Frequent requests might hit rate limits imposed by NinjaOne; consider adding delays or handling retries.
• Network Issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures; check network access to the NinjaOne API endpoint.

Common error messages might include unauthorized access, resource not found, or bad request due to missing parameters. Resolving these usually involves checking credentials, input values, and API documentation.

Links and References

• NinjaOne API Documentation (official API docs for detailed endpoint info)
• n8n OAuth2 Credential Setup (for configuring API authentication)