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Overview

The node integrates with the Google Tag Manager (GTM) API, allowing users to manage various GTM resources programmatically within n8n workflows. Specifically, for the Container resource and the Snippet Container operation, this node retrieves the tagging snippet associated with a specified GTM container.

This operation is useful when you want to embed or retrieve the GTM container's snippet code for use in websites or applications, enabling tag management and tracking setup without manually accessing the GTM interface.

Practical example:

  • Automatically fetch the GTM container snippet after creating or updating a container, then inject it into your website's HTML through an automated deployment pipeline.

Properties

Name Meaning
Account ID The unique identifier of the Google Tag Manager account that owns the container. Required to specify which GTM account to access.
Container ID The unique identifier of the GTM container for which the snippet will be retrieved.
Optional Query Parameters Additional optional parameters to customize the request. For this operation, no specific options are required, but the collection allows adding parameters if needed.

Details on properties relevant to "Snippet Container" operation:

  • Account ID: Must be provided to identify the GTM account.
  • Container ID: Must be provided to identify the specific container.
  • Optional Query Parameters: Not specifically used for this operation but available for extensibility.

Output

The output JSON contains the response from the GTM API for the container snippet request. This typically includes the HTML/JavaScript snippet code that should be embedded in web pages to enable GTM functionality.

The structure generally looks like:

{
  "containerId": "string",
  "snippet": {
    "html": "string",        // The actual snippet code as HTML/JS
    "type": "string"         // Type of snippet (e.g., 'iframe', 'script')
  }
}

No binary data is output by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid Google Tag Manager API credentials configured in n8n using OAuth2 authentication.
  • The node uses the Google Tag Manager API endpoint https://www.googleapis.com/tagmanager/v2.
  • Proper permissions on the GTM account and container are necessary to retrieve the snippet.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing Credentials Error: If the node throws an error about missing credentials, ensure that the Google Tag Manager OAuth2 API credentials are properly set up in n8n.
  • Required Parameter Errors: The node validates that both Account ID and Container ID are provided. Missing either will cause an error.
  • API Request Failures: Network issues, invalid tokens, or insufficient permissions can cause API call failures. Check the error message for details and verify API access rights.
  • Unknown Operation Error: If the operation name is incorrect or unsupported, the node will throw an error indicating an unknown operation.

Links and References

This summary focuses on the "Container" resource and the "Snippet Container" operation as requested, based on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions.

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