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Consume Hardcover API

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Overview

This node integrates with the Hardcover API to retrieve book data based on a specified List ID. It is designed to fetch all books associated with a particular list, which can be useful for applications that need to display or process collections of books curated in lists (e.g., reading lists, bestseller lists, thematic collections).

Common scenarios include:

  • Retrieving all books from a user-defined or public list for display in an app or website.
  • Synchronizing book lists from Hardcover into another system.
  • Analyzing or processing metadata of books grouped by lists.

Example: Given a List ID representing "Top Science Fiction Books," this node will return all books included in that list.

Properties

Name Meaning
List ID The numeric identifier of the list from which to retrieve books. This property is required and specifies the target list for fetching books.

Output

The output is an array of JSON objects, each representing a book retrieved from the specified list. Each JSON object contains detailed information about a single book as provided by the Hardcover API.

The exact structure of each book object depends on the Hardcover API response but typically includes fields such as title, author(s), edition details, publisher, series information, and other metadata.

No binary data output is indicated.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API.
  • Needs an API authentication token configured in the node's credentials to authorize requests.
  • The node relies on internal helper functions (executeSearchOperation and executeResourceOperation) to perform API calls.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing List ID: Ensure the List ID is a valid number and corresponds to an existing list in Hardcover.
    • Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has necessary permissions.
    • Network or API downtime: Check network connectivity and Hardcover API status.

  • Error messages:

    • Errors returned from the API are caught and, if the node is set to continue on failure, included in the output as an error message within the JSON.
    • If not continuing on failure, the node execution will stop and throw the error.

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