Actions18
- Company Actions
- Search Actions
- Google Actions
- Group Actions
- User Actions
- Email Actions
- Post Actions
Overview
The node performs a Google search operation via an external API service. It allows users to submit a search query and retrieve a list of search results from Google. This is useful for automating web search tasks, gathering information on specific topics, or integrating search capabilities into workflows.
Practical examples include:
- Searching for technical documentation or tutorials (e.g., "python fastapi").
- Gathering recent news articles or blog posts related to a keyword.
- Automating competitive research by searching company names or products.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Query | The search query string to send to Google (e.g., "python fastapi"). |
| Count | Maximum number of search results to return, between 1 and 20. |
| Timeout | Timeout duration in seconds for the search request before it fails (default 300 seconds). |
Output
The output contains a JSON field with the search results returned by the external API. Each item in the output array corresponds to one search result entry from Google. The exact structure depends on the API response but typically includes fields such as title, link, snippet, and other metadata about each search result.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication with the external Horizon Data Wave LinkedIn API service.
- The node sends HTTP POST requests to
https://api.horizondatawave.ai/api/google/search. - Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary for successful execution.
Troubleshooting
- Timeouts: If the search takes longer than the specified timeout, the node will fail. Increase the timeout property if needed.
- Invalid Query: An empty or malformed query string may cause errors or no results.
- API Authentication Errors: Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured and valid.
- Result Limits: The count property must be between 1 and 20; values outside this range may cause errors.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems to the external API endpoint can cause failures.
Common error messages include:
"Request timed out": Increase the timeout setting."Authentication failed": Check API key credentials."Invalid parameter": Verify that the query and count inputs are valid.
Links and References
- Google Search API Documentation (general reference for Google search APIs)
- Horizon Data Wave API documentation (not publicly linked here; refer to your API provider's docs)