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Overview

This node integrates with the Clay data enrichment platform, specifically focusing on workspace-related operations. The "List Tables" operation under the "Workspace" resource is designed to provide information about tables within a specified Clay workspace.

However, due to Clay API limitations, this node does not perform a live API call to list tables in a workspace. Instead, it returns a structured message indicating that direct listing of tables via the API is unsupported. It also provides helpful alternatives and documentation links for users to find table information manually.

Practical scenarios where this node is useful:

  • When automating workflows that require referencing Clay tables but need to handle the absence of direct API support gracefully.
  • To inform users or downstream nodes about the current limitation and guide them towards alternative methods for obtaining table IDs.
  • As part of a larger workflow where workspace and table metadata are managed manually or through other integrations.

Properties

Name Meaning
Workspace ID The ID of the Clay workspace for which you want to list tables. Example: 12345.

Output

The output JSON object has the following structure:

  • success: Always false because the Clay API does not support listing tables programmatically.
  • operation: The string "listTables" indicating the attempted operation.
  • message: A user-friendly explanation that the API does not support listing tables.
  • workspaceId: The workspace ID provided as input.
  • alternatives: An array of suggestions on how to find table IDs manually, such as checking URLs or using Clay's sharing features.
  • documentation: URL to Clay's official guide related to table management.
  • timestamp: ISO 8601 timestamp of when the response was generated.

Example output JSON:

{
  "success": false,
  "operation": "listTables",
  "message": "Clay API does not support listing tables in workspace",
  "workspaceId": "12345",
  "alternatives": [
    "Find table IDs in Clay interface URL (e.g., app.clay.com/workspace/12345/table/67890)",
    "Check webhook URLs for table IDs",
    "Use Clay's table sharing features to get table information"
  ],
  "documentation": "https://www.clay.com/university/guide/table-management",
  "timestamp": "2024-06-01T12:00:00.000Z"
}

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Clay platform.
  • No direct API calls are made for this operation due to Clay API limitations.
  • The node relies on user-provided workspace IDs.
  • No additional environment variables or external services are required beyond the Clay API authentication.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Misunderstanding API capabilities: Users might expect the node to fetch tables dynamically, but the Clay API does not support this. The node explicitly informs users of this limitation.
  • Incorrect Workspace ID: Providing an invalid or empty workspace ID will result in outputs that do not correspond to actual Clay workspaces.
  • Manual entry confusion: Users may need to manually enter workspace IDs if automatic loading fails or is unavailable.

Error Messages

  • The node does not throw errors for this operation but returns a structured message indicating the lack of API support.
  • If the workspace ID parameter is missing or empty, the output will still be generated but may not be meaningful.

Resolution Tips

  • Use the alternatives listed in the output to locate table IDs manually.
  • Verify workspace IDs by checking the Clay web interface URL.
  • Consult Clay's official documentation linked in the output for guidance on managing tables.

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