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Overview

This node integrates with the AB Tasty platform's Public API to programmatically retrieve and manage data related to experiments, campaigns, and account configurations. Specifically, the "Get Framework Checksum" operation fetches a checksum value for the framework associated with a given account. This checksum can be used to verify the integrity or version of the AB Tasty framework deployed in an account.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Validating that the AB Tasty framework on a website matches the expected version.
  • Automating monitoring or auditing processes by periodically checking the framework checksum.
  • Integrating framework status checks into broader workflows involving AB testing or personalization.

Example use case:

  • A marketing automation workflow that triggers alerts if the framework checksum changes unexpectedly, indicating a possible deployment issue.

Properties

Name Meaning
Account ID The numeric identifier of the AB Tasty account for which the framework checksum is fetched.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the AB Tasty Public API for the framework checksum request. The structure typically includes details about the framework checksum associated with the specified account.

If the API returns no content, the output will indicate a "204 No Content" status.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential (client ID and client secret) for authenticating with the AB Tasty API.
  • The node performs OAuth 2.0 client credentials flow to obtain an access token before making API requests.
  • Network access to https://api.abtasty.com is required.
  • No additional environment variables are needed beyond the configured API credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing Client ID or Client Secret: The node throws an error if these credentials are not provided. Ensure valid API credentials are configured.
  • Failed to retrieve access token: Indicates authentication failure; verify that the client ID and secret are correct and have appropriate permissions.
  • Account ID is required: This parameter must be set; otherwise, the node will throw an error.
  • API errors: If the AB Tasty API returns an error, the node surfaces it with a message prefixed by "Error calling AB Tasty API". Check the error details for troubleshooting.
  • Network issues: Connectivity problems to the AB Tasty API endpoint will cause failures; ensure network access is available.

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