mittwald

Overview

This node interacts with the mittwald mStudio API to manage cronjobs. Specifically, the "Cronjob Delete Cronjob" operation allows users to delete a specified cronjob by its ID. This is useful in scenarios where scheduled tasks need to be removed programmatically, such as cleaning up obsolete or erroneous cronjobs in an automated workflow.

Practical examples include:

• Automatically deleting a cronjob after a related project or task is completed.
• Removing cronjobs that are no longer needed based on dynamic conditions within an automation pipeline.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the mittwald mStudio API after attempting to delete the specified cronjob. Typically, this will include confirmation of deletion or error details if the operation failed.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the mittwald mStudio API.
• The node sends requests to the base URL: https://api.mittwald.de.
• Proper configuration of the API authentication credential in n8n is necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:

  • Providing an invalid or non-existent Cronjob Id will result in an error from the API indicating the cronjob could not be found.
  • Missing or incorrect API credentials will cause authentication failures.
  • Network connectivity problems can prevent communication with the mittwald API.

• Error messages and resolutions:

  • "Unauthorized" or similar authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
  • "Cronjob not found": Double-check the Cronjob Id input to ensure it matches an existing cronjob.
  • Timeouts or network errors: Ensure stable internet connection and that the API endpoint is reachable.

Links and References

• mittwald mStudio API Documentation (for detailed API usage and error codes)