Overview
This node generates a simple greeting message for each input item. It takes a name as input and outputs a JSON object containing a personalized greeting string in the format "Hello [Name]!". This node is useful for demonstrating basic data transformation or for use cases where you want to add a friendly greeting to your workflow data.
Practical examples:
- Adding a customized welcome message to user data.
- Testing data flow by appending a simple text message.
- Creating personalized notifications or logs within an automation.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | The name to include in the greeting. Default is "World". |
Output
The output is an array of items, each containing a JSON object with a single field:
greeting: A string that says"Hello [Name]!", where[Name]is the value provided in the input property.
Example output JSON for an input name "Alice":
{
"greeting": "Hello Alice!"
}
No binary data is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- No external services or API keys are required.
- No special n8n configurations or environment variables are needed.
Troubleshooting
- Empty or missing name input: If the "Name" property is empty or not set, the node will default to using "World" in the greeting.
- Input data issues: Ensure that input data exists; otherwise, the node will produce no output.
- Parameter retrieval errors: If the parameter "name" cannot be retrieved properly, the node might throw an error or produce unexpected greetings.