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 various book-related resources. Specifically, for the "Publisher" resource and the "Get Publisher(s) By Name" operation, it fetches publisher information based on a provided publisher name. This is useful in scenarios where you want to enrich your workflow with detailed publisher data, such as verifying publisher details, gathering metadata for books, or filtering content by publisher.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching publisher details to display alongside book listings.
- Validating publisher names against an authoritative source.
- Automating catalog updates by retrieving publisher info dynamically.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Publisher Name | The exact name of the publisher to search for. This is a required string input used to query the Hardcover API for matching publishers. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing the result of the requested operation. For the "Get Publisher(s) By Name" operation, the json output contains the publisher data returned from the Hardcover API corresponding to the given publisher name. The structure of this JSON depends on the API response but typically includes fields such as publisher name, ID, location, and other metadata.
No binary data output is indicated in the code.
Dependencies
- Requires an active Hardcover API credential (an API key or token) configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
- Depends on the Hardcover API service being available and responsive.
- Uses internal helper functions (
executeSearchOperationandexecuteResourceOperation) to perform API calls.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures.
- Providing a publisher name that does not exist may return empty results.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
- Error messages:
- Errors thrown by the API or network issues are caught; if "Continue On Fail" is enabled, errors are returned as JSON with an
errorfield containing the message. - To resolve errors, verify API credentials, check the publisher name input, and ensure network access to the Hardcover API.
- Errors thrown by the API or network issues are caught; if "Continue On Fail" is enabled, errors are returned as JSON with an
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (replace with actual URL)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes