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- Validation & Cleansing Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Bedrijfsdata API to perform various data retrieval and validation tasks. Specifically, for the Validation & Cleansing resource with the Validate URL operation, it validates whether a given URL is correctly formatted and accessible according to the API's validation rules.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Ensuring URLs collected from user input or external sources are valid before further processing.
- Cleaning datasets by verifying URL fields.
- Automating workflows that require URL verification as a prerequisite step.
For example, you might use this node in a workflow that processes customer-submitted website URLs to confirm they are valid before storing them in your CRM system.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| URL | (Required) Enter a URL string to validate. The node sends this URL to the API to check its validity. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the validation results returned by the Bedrijfsdata API for the provided URL. This typically includes information about whether the URL is valid, possibly normalized or cleaned URL data, and any relevant metadata or error messages related to the URL validation.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Bedrijfsdata API.
- Requires an API authentication credential configured in n8n (an API key or token).
- The node makes HTTP GET requests to the endpoint
/urlon the base URLhttps://api.bedrijfsdata.nl/v1.2.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing URL input: Ensure the URL property is provided and correctly formatted as a string.
- API request failures: Network issues or invalid API credentials can cause errors. Verify your API key and network connectivity.
- Unexpected API responses: If the API returns an error or unexpected data structure, check the API status or consult the API documentation.
- Error messages: The node may throw errors if the API response indicates failure or if the URL parameter is empty. Review the error message details for guidance.
Links and References
- Bedrijfsdata API Documentation (general reference for API endpoints and usage)
- n8n Documentation (for configuring credentials and using HTTP Request nodes)
Note: The above summary is based solely on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions.