Actions24
- Author Actions
- Book Actions
- Edition Actions
- List Actions
- Publisher Actions
- Series Actions
- User Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Hardcover API, allowing users to perform various operations related to book data. Specifically, the "Get Edition By ID" operation retrieves detailed information about a particular edition of a book using its unique numeric identifier. This is useful in scenarios where you need precise metadata about a specific book edition, such as for cataloging, inventory management, or enriching book-related datasets.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching edition details to display on an e-commerce site.
- Retrieving edition metadata for library management systems.
- Integrating edition information into publishing workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Edition ID | The unique numeric identifier of the edition to retrieve. This property is required for the "Get Edition By ID" operation. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the detailed information of the requested book edition. The structure typically includes fields such as edition title, publication date, ISBN, publisher, authors, and other relevant metadata provided by the Hardcover API.
If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown here), it would represent associated files or media related to the edition, but this is not indicated in the provided code.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API.
- Needs an API authentication token or key configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests.
- The node depends on internal helper functions (
executeSearchOperationandexecuteResourceOperation) to perform API calls.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid or missing Edition ID: Ensure the Edition ID is provided and is a valid number.
- 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 thrown during execution will be caught and can be output as JSON with an
errorfield if "Continue On Fail" is enabled. - Typical error messages may relate to invalid parameters, unauthorized access, or resource not found. Resolving these involves verifying input values and API credentials.
- Errors thrown during execution will be caught and can be output as JSON with an
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (example placeholder link)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes