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, series, editions, publishers, and more. Specifically, the "Get Series By Author ID" operation fetches all book series associated with a given author by their unique identifier. This is useful for scenarios where you want to gather or display all series created by a particular author, such as in a book cataloging system, library management, or reading list applications.
Example use cases:
- A book recommendation app fetching all series by a favorite author.
- A library system displaying series grouped by author.
- Data enrichment workflows that collect series information based on author IDs.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Author ID | The numeric unique identifier of the author whose series you want to retrieve. This property is required. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a series associated with the specified author. Each output item contains the series data returned from the Hardcover API under the json field.
The exact structure of each series object depends on the Hardcover API response but typically includes fields like series title, series ID, description, and other metadata relevant to the series.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
- The node depends on the Hardcover API service being available and accessible.
- Proper API authentication credentials must be set up in n8n before using this node.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Author ID: Ensure the Author ID is provided and is a valid number.
- API authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
- Network or API downtime: Check network connectivity and Hardcover API status if requests fail.
Error messages:
- Errors returned from the API will be included in the output if "Continue On Fail" is enabled; otherwise, they will cause the node execution to stop.
- Typical error messages may include invalid author ID, unauthorized access, or rate limiting notices.
Resolution tips:
- Double-check input parameters for correctness.
- Confirm API credentials and permissions.
- Handle errors gracefully by enabling "Continue On Fail" if partial data retrieval is acceptable.
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (example placeholder link)
- n8n documentation on API Credentials