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Hardcover

Consume Hardcover API

Overview

The node named "Hardcover" integrates with the Hardcover API to perform various operations related to resources such as users, books, editions, authors, publishers, series, and search functionalities. Specifically, for the "User" resource with the "Get User By ID" operation, the node retrieves detailed information about a user by their unique numeric identifier.

This node is beneficial in scenarios where you need to fetch user details from the Hardcover system within an automated workflow. For example, it can be used to enrich customer data, verify user identities, or integrate user information into other systems like CRMs or marketing platforms.

Properties

Name Meaning
User ID The unique numeric identifier of the user to retrieve. This property is required for the "Get User By ID" operation under the "User" resource.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the user details fetched from the Hardcover API. The exact structure depends on the API response but typically includes fields such as user name, email, profile information, and other relevant user attributes.

If the node encounters an error during execution (e.g., invalid user ID or network issues), the output JSON will contain an error field with the corresponding error message.

The node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API.
  • Needs an API authentication token or key configured in the node credentials to authorize requests.
  • The node depends on internal helper functions (executeResourceOperation and executeSearchOperation) to handle API calls.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Providing an invalid or non-existent User ID may result in an error response from the API.
    • Missing or incorrect API credentials will cause authentication failures.
    • Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
  • Error Messages:

    • Errors returned by the API are passed through in the output JSON under the error field if "Continue On Fail" is enabled.
    • Authentication errors indicate issues with the provided API key/token; verify and update credentials accordingly.
    • Timeout or network errors suggest checking internet connectivity or API service status.

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