Overview
The Caspio node for n8n enables integration with the Caspio API, specifically for managing files within Caspio's platform.
With the File resource and the Get operation, this node retrieves a list of files from a specified folder in your Caspio account.
Common scenarios:
- Listing all files in a specific Caspio folder for further processing or automation.
- Fetching file metadata to trigger downstream workflows (e.g., download, analyze, or move files).
- Integrating Caspio file management into broader business processes.
Practical example:
You could use this node to automatically fetch all files from a "Reports" folder in Caspio every day, then process each file using other n8n nodes.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Folder Id | String | Id of the Caspio folder from which to retrieve files. |
| Binary Property | String | Name of the binary property for file upload (not used in "Get" operation, but present for other operations). |
Output
Each output item represents a file retrieved from the specified Caspio folder. The structure is as follows:
{
"json": {
// File metadata fields as returned by Caspio API, e.g.:
"Id": "...",
"Name": "...",
"Size": ...,
"CreatedDate": "...",
// ...other file properties
}
}
- json: Contains the file's metadata as provided by the Caspio API.
- binary: Not used in the "Get" operation; only relevant for file uploads/downloads.
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to the Caspio API.
- Credentials: You must configure Caspio credentials in n8n (API key/token).
- n8n Configuration: No special environment variables required beyond standard credential setup.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid Folder Id: If the Folder Id is incorrect or does not exist, the node will return an error or an empty result set.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid Caspio credentials will prevent the node from accessing the API.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may be throttled by Caspio.
Error messages you might encounter:
"No binary data exists on item!": Only relevant for upload operations, not for "Get"."No binary data property ... does not exists on item!": Only relevant for upload operations.- Authentication errors: Ensure your Caspio credentials are correctly configured in n8n.
How to resolve:
- Double-check the Folder Id value.
- Verify that your Caspio credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions.
- Check Caspio API documentation for any service-specific limitations.