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Overview

The 0-CodeKit node's "Operator" resource with the "Detect Gender" operation is designed to determine the likely gender (male, female, etc.) based on a provided first name. This utility is useful in scenarios where you need to enrich contact data, personalize communications, or perform demographic analysis by inferring gender from names.

Practical examples:

  • Automatically assigning gendered salutations ("Mr.", "Ms.") in email campaigns.
  • Segmenting user lists for targeted marketing.
  • Enhancing CRM records with inferred gender information.

Properties

Name Meaning
Detect Gender From Firstname The first name to analyze for gender detection. This is a required string input.

Output

The output will be a JSON object containing the result of the gender detection. While the exact structure depends on the external service response, it typically includes fields such as:

{
  "gender": "male",
  "probability": 0.98,
  "firstname": "John"
}
  • gender: The detected gender (e.g., "male", "female", "unknown").
  • probability: Confidence score for the prediction (if provided).
  • firstname: The input first name.

Note: The actual keys may vary depending on the underlying API/service.

Dependencies

  • External Service/API: Requires access to the CodeKit API for gender detection.
  • API Key/Credentials: You must configure the codeKitApi credential in n8n for this node to function.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Missing Credentials: If the codeKitApi credential is not set up, the node will fail to execute.
  • Invalid Input: If the "Detect Gender From Firstname" property is empty or invalid, the node may return an error or an "unknown" result.
  • API Errors: Network issues or API downtime can cause errors such as "Request failed" or similar messages.

Error Messages and Resolutions:

  • "Missing required parameter: firstname": Ensure you provide a valid first name.
  • "Invalid API key": Check your codeKitApi credentials configuration in n8n.
  • "Network Error" or "Request failed": Verify network connectivity and the availability of the CodeKit API.

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