Overview
This node, named "Bubble With Proxy," allows users to interact with the Bubble Data API while optionally routing requests through a proxy server. It supports various operations on Bubble data objects, including creating, retrieving, updating, and deleting objects. The "Update" operation specifically enables modifying existing Bubble data objects by specifying their type, ID, and properties to update.
Common scenarios for this node include:
- Automating updates to Bubble app data from external workflows.
- Integrating Bubble apps with other systems where direct API access requires proxy usage due to network restrictions.
- Managing Bubble database records programmatically without manual intervention.
For example, you could use this node to update a user's profile information stored in Bubble whenever a related event occurs in another system, ensuring data consistency across platforms.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Use Proxy | Whether to route API requests through a specified proxy server (true/false). |
| Proxy URL | The URL of the proxy server to use if "Use Proxy" is enabled (e.g., http://proxy.example.com:8080). |
| Type Name | The name of the Bubble data type (object type) to update (e.g., "User", "Order"). |
| Object ID | The unique identifier of the object instance to update. |
| Properties | A collection of key-value pairs representing the fields and their new values to set on the object. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data indicating the success of the update operation. Specifically, it returns an object with a single field:
{
"success": true
}
This confirms that the update request was successfully processed by the Bubble API.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication credential configured in n8n to access the Bubble Data API.
- Optionally requires a valid proxy server URL if proxy usage is enabled.
- Relies on internal helper functions to make HTTP requests to the Bubble API endpoints.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing Object ID: Ensure the "Object ID" corresponds to an existing object in Bubble; otherwise, the update will fail.
- Incorrect Type Name: The "Type Name" must match the exact Bubble data type name (case-insensitive but whitespace removed). Mismatches can cause errors or no effect.
- Proxy connection issues: If using a proxy, verify the proxy URL is correct and accessible. Connection failures may occur if the proxy is down or misconfigured.
- API authentication errors: Confirm that the API credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to perform update operations.
- Malformed property keys or values: Property keys should correspond to valid Bubble object fields. Invalid keys or incompatible value types might cause the API to reject the update.
If the node throws errors related to JSON parsing or invalid parameters, double-check the input format and ensure all required fields are provided.