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Overview
This node integrates with the Exa Websets API to manage monitors that track new content and automatically update structured web datasets. Specifically, the Delete Monitor operation allows users to remove an existing monitor by specifying its unique ID. This is useful for cleaning up or stopping monitoring tasks that are no longer needed.
Practical scenarios include:
- Removing obsolete or redundant monitors to optimize resource usage.
- Managing lifecycle of content tracking workflows by deleting monitors when a project ends.
- Automating cleanup in data pipelines that dynamically create and delete monitors.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Monitor ID | The unique identifier of the monitor to delete |
Output
The output JSON contains the response from the API after attempting to delete the specified monitor. Typically, this will confirm successful deletion or provide error details if the operation failed.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Exa Websets API.
- The node uses the base URL
https://api.exa.aifor all requests. - Proper configuration of the API authentication credential within n8n is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Providing an invalid or non-existent Monitor ID will result in an error from the API.
- Network connectivity problems can cause request failures.
- Missing or incorrect API credentials will prevent successful authentication.
Error messages:
"Unknown resource": Indicates the resource parameter was not set correctly; ensure "monitors" is selected.- API errors related to authorization or invalid IDs will be returned in the node's output JSON under an error field.
Resolutions:
- Verify the Monitor ID exists and is correct.
- Check API credentials and permissions.
- Ensure network access to
https://api.exa.ai.
Links and References
- Exa Websets API Documentation (hypothetical link)
- n8n documentation on creating custom nodes