Actions24
- Author Actions
- Book Actions
- Edition Actions
- List Actions
- Publisher Actions
- Series Actions
- User Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Hardcover API to retrieve data related to books, authors, lists, publishers, series, editions, and users. Specifically, for the "List" resource with the "Get List(s) By Username" operation, it fetches one or more lists associated with a given username. This is useful when you want to access curated book lists created by specific users on the Hardcover platform.
Practical examples include:
- Displaying all public reading lists of a user on a website.
- Aggregating user-generated book collections for recommendations.
- Syncing user lists into another application or database.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Username | The username of the Hardcover user whose lists you want to retrieve. |
Output
The output is an array of JSON objects, each representing a list retrieved from the Hardcover API for the specified username. Each JSON object contains the details of a list such as its name, description, and possibly other metadata provided by the API.
If the node encounters an error during execution and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will contain an object with an error field describing the issue.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active Hardcover API key credential configured in n8n.
- The node depends on the Hardcover API service being available and accessible.
- Network connectivity to the Hardcover API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API key credential will cause authentication failures.
- Providing a non-existent or misspelled username will result in empty results or errors.
- Network issues can prevent successful API calls.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors typically indicate invalid credentials; verify your API key setup.
- "User not found" or similar messages mean the username does not exist on Hardcover.
- Rate limiting errors may occur if too many requests are made in a short time; wait and retry later.
To resolve these, ensure correct API credentials, verify usernames, and check network connectivity.
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (example link, replace with actual if known)
- n8n documentation on API Credentials