Overview
This node interacts with the Hubstaff API to retrieve multiple projects associated with an organization. Specifically, the "Get Many" operation under the "Project" resource fetches a list of projects filtered optionally by their status (e.g., active, archived, or all). This is useful for workflows that need to process or analyze project data in bulk, such as generating reports, syncing project lists with other tools, or automating project management tasks.
Practical examples:
- Automatically retrieving all active projects to update a dashboard.
- Archiving or flagging projects based on their status.
- Integrating project data into other systems like CRMs or task trackers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Status Filter | Filter projects by their status. Options are: All (no filter), Active, Archived. |
Output
The output is an array of JSON objects, each representing a project retrieved from the Hubstaff API. The structure corresponds directly to the project objects returned by the API and includes fields such as project ID, name, description, status, and other metadata.
Example output snippet:
[
{
"json": {
"id": 12345,
"name": "Project Alpha",
"description": "Description of Project Alpha",
"status": "active",
...
}
},
{
"json": {
"id": 67890,
"name": "Project Beta",
"description": "Description of Project Beta",
"status": "archived",
...
}
}
]
No binary data is output by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication token obtained via a refresh token credential configured in n8n.
- Needs the organization ID to be set in credentials to scope the projects request.
- Makes HTTPS requests to the Hubstaff API endpoints.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Refresh Token: The node requires a valid refresh token to obtain an access token. If missing, it will throw an error indicating the refresh token is required.
- Invalid Organization ID: If the organization ID is not set or invalid, the API call to fetch projects will fail.
- API Rate Limits or Network Issues: Standard HTTP errors may occur if the API rate limits are exceeded or network connectivity issues arise.
- Empty or Unexpected Response: If no projects match the status filter, the output will be empty. Ensure the filter value is correct.
- Error Parsing Response: If the API response cannot be parsed as JSON, an error will be thrown.
To resolve these issues:
- Verify credentials and ensure the refresh token and organization ID are correctly configured.
- Check network connectivity and API availability.
- Confirm the status filter value matches one of the allowed options.