Actions24
- Author Actions
- Book Actions
- Edition Actions
- List Actions
- Publisher Actions
- Series Actions
- User Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Hardcover API to perform various operations related to book data. Specifically, for the "Series" resource and the "Get Series By ID" operation, it retrieves detailed information about a particular book series by its unique identifier. This is useful when you want to fetch metadata or details about a specific series, such as its title, description, or associated books.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching series details to display on a website or app.
- Integrating series information into a catalog or library management system.
- Enriching book data with series context in publishing workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Series ID | The unique numeric identifier of the series to retrieve. This property is required to specify which series to fetch from the Hardcover API. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing the result of the requested operation. For the "Get Series By ID" operation, the json output contains the detailed data of the specified series as returned by the Hardcover API. This typically includes fields such as series name, description, list of books in the series, and other relevant metadata.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API.
- The node must be configured with a valid API authentication token (an API key credential) for the Hardcover service.
- No additional external dependencies are indicated beyond the Hardcover API access.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Series ID: Ensure that the Series ID provided is a valid number and corresponds to an existing series in the Hardcover database.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Network or API downtime: Check network connectivity and the status of the Hardcover API service.
Error messages:
- Errors returned from the API will be captured and can appear in the output under an
errorfield if the node is set to continue on failure. - Typical error messages might include "Series not found" if the ID does not exist, or authentication-related errors indicating invalid credentials.
- Errors returned from the API will be captured and can appear in the output under an
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (example placeholder link)
- n8n documentation on API Credentials