Actions24
- Author Actions
- Book Actions
- Edition Actions
- List Actions
- Publisher Actions
- Series Actions
- User Actions
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 Search For Users operation, it allows querying the Hardcover database to find users matching a given search string.
This node is beneficial when you want to programmatically search for user profiles or information within the Hardcover system based on specific query terms. For example, you might use it to find users by name, username, or other searchable attributes supported by the API.
Practical examples:
- Searching for users whose names contain "John".
- Paginating through search results to retrieve more than the default number of users.
- Integrating user search into workflows that require user data validation or enrichment.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Query | The search string used to find users. This is a required text input where you specify what to search for. |
| Advanced (collection) | Optional parameters to refine the search results: - Per Page: Number of results returned per page (default 25). - Page: The page number of results to retrieve (default 1). |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a user record found by the search operation. Each item in the output corresponds to one user matching the query criteria.
The exact structure of each user object depends on the Hardcover API response but typically includes user details such as user ID, name, username, and other relevant metadata.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Hardcover API via an API key credential.
- The node expects the Hardcover API credentials to be configured in n8n beforehand.
- Network access to the Hardcover API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication errors.
- Providing an empty or invalid query string may result in no results or API errors.
- Pagination parameters out of range could lead to empty responses or errors.
Error messages:
- Errors from the API are caught and can be output as error messages if "Continue On Fail" is enabled.
- Typical errors include authentication failures, rate limiting, or malformed requests.
Resolutions:
- Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Ensure the query string is not empty and properly formatted.
- Adjust pagination parameters to valid values.
Links and References
- Hardcover API Documentation (hypothetical link)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
- General info on API Authentication Best Practices