Actions24
- Author Actions
- Book Actions
- Edition Actions
- List Actions
- Publisher Actions
- Series Actions
- User Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Hardcover API to perform various operations related to books, authors, editions, publishers, series, and searches. Specifically, for the "Get Book By ID" operation under the "Book" resource, it retrieves detailed information about a single book using its unique identifier. This is useful in scenarios where you need to fetch comprehensive data about a specific book, such as in library management systems, book review platforms, or inventory applications.
Example use cases:
- Fetching book details by ID to display on a website or app.
- Retrieving metadata for a book to enrich a catalog.
- Integrating book information into workflows that require validation or further processing.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Book ID | The unique numeric identifier of the book to retrieve. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing the result of the requested operation. For the "Get Book By ID" operation, the json output contains detailed information about the specified book, including fields such as title, author(s), publisher, edition details, publication date, and other relevant metadata provided by the Hardcover API.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API.
- Needs an API authentication token credential configured within n8n to authorize requests.
- Network access to the Hardcover API endpoint.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Book ID: Ensure the Book ID is provided and is a valid number.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key or token credential is correctly set up and has necessary permissions.
- Network connectivity problems: Confirm that the n8n instance can reach the Hardcover API servers.
Error messages:
"error": "Book not found": The specified Book ID does not exist; verify the ID.- Authentication failures typically indicate invalid credentials; reconfigure the API key.
- Timeout or network errors suggest connectivity issues; check firewall and internet access.
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (example placeholder link)
- n8n documentation on API Credentials