Actions15
- Assistant Actions
- Assistant Event Actions
- Chat Actions
- Conversation Actions
- Voice Actions
Overview
The "Get Messages" operation under the "Conversation" resource in this node allows users to retrieve messages from a specific conversation using its unique identifier. This is useful for scenarios where you want to fetch the history or transcript of a conversation, such as reviewing customer support interactions, analyzing chat logs, or integrating conversation data into other workflows.
Practical examples include:
- Pulling all messages from a customer support chat to analyze sentiment or extract key information.
- Archiving conversation transcripts for compliance or record-keeping.
- Displaying past conversation messages in a custom dashboard or application.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Conversation ID | The unique identifier of the conversation to retrieve messages from. Can be selected from a list of existing conversations or entered manually as an ID string. |
Output
The output contains a JSON object representing the retrieved messages of the specified conversation. This typically includes message details such as sender, timestamp, content, and any metadata associated with each message.
If the node supports binary data (not explicitly shown here), it would likely relate to attachments or media within the conversation messages, but based on the provided code and properties, the primary output is structured JSON data of conversation messages.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Telnyx AI API.
- The node communicates with the Telnyx API endpoint at
https://api.telnyx.com. - Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary for successful requests.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Conversation ID: If the conversation ID does not exist or is incorrect, the node may return an error or empty results. Verify the ID by listing available conversations first.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication failures. Ensure the API key is correctly set up in n8n credentials.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests might lead to rate limiting by the Telnyx API. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.
Links and References
- Telnyx AI API Documentation (general reference for API endpoints and usage)
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes