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Overview
This node integrates with the BookStack API to manage various resources such as books, pages, chapters, and shelves. Specifically, for the Shelf - Create operation, it allows users to create a new shelf in their BookStack instance by specifying its name and optionally a description.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating the organization of content by programmatically creating shelves.
- Integrating BookStack shelf creation into larger workflows, e.g., when onboarding new projects or teams.
- Synchronizing external data sources with BookStack by dynamically generating shelves based on external triggers.
Example: Automatically create a new shelf named "Project Documentation" with a description "All docs related to Project X" whenever a new project is initiated in another system.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the shelf to be created. This is a required field. |
| Description | An optional description providing more details about the shelf. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created shelf resource as returned by the BookStack API. This typically includes fields such as the shelf's ID, name, description, creation timestamps, and other metadata provided by the API.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the BookStack API.
- The node expects the base URL of the BookStack instance and authentication tokens to be configured in the credentials.
- Network access to the BookStack API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Required Fields: If the "Name" property is not provided, the API will reject the request. Ensure that the name is set before execution.
- Authentication Errors: Invalid or missing API tokens will cause authorization failures. Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured.
- API Endpoint Issues: Incorrect base URL or network issues can lead to connection errors. Confirm the base URL and network connectivity.
- Invalid Description Field: Although optional, if provided, ensure the description is a valid string.
Common error messages might include:
401 Unauthorized— Check API credentials.400 Bad Request— Likely due to missing or invalid parameters like "name".404 Not Found— Possibly incorrect base URL or resource path.