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Overview
This node integrates with the Hudu REST API to manage folders within the Hudu system. Specifically, the "Folder - Create" operation allows users to create a new folder by specifying its name and optional additional details such as description, icon, company association, and parent folder.
Common scenarios for this node include organizing assets, documents, or other resources in Hudu by creating structured folder hierarchies. For example, a user might automate the creation of project-specific folders when onboarding new projects or clients, ensuring consistent organization and metadata tagging.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the folder to be created. This is a required string input. |
| Additional Fields | Optional extra information about the folder, including: |
| - Company Name or ID | Select a company from a list or specify its ID to associate the folder with a particular company. |
| - Description | A text description providing more details about the folder. |
| - Icon | A Font Awesome icon code (e.g., fa-home) to visually represent the folder. Icons can be found at Font Awesome. |
| - Parent Folder ID | Numeric ID of an existing folder to set as the parent, enabling nested folder structures. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created folder object returned by the Hudu API. Each output item corresponds to one created folder and includes all relevant folder properties as provided by the API response.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Hudu REST API.
- Needs an API key credential configured in n8n for authentication.
- The base URL for the Hudu API must be set in the node credentials.
- The node relies on internal helper methods to handle API requests and responses.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Missing or invalid API key: Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
- Invalid parent folder ID: If specifying a parent folder, verify that the ID exists and is accessible.
- Network connectivity problems: Confirm that the base URL is reachable from the n8n environment.
Error Messages:
"The resource \"folders\" is not known!": Indicates an incorrect resource parameter; ensure "folders" is selected.- API errors related to validation (e.g., missing required fields) will be returned by the Hudu API and surfaced by the node.
To continue processing subsequent items even if one fails, enable the "Continue On Fail" option in the node settings.
Links and References
- Hudu API Documentation (for detailed API endpoints and payloads)
- Font Awesome Icon Search (to find icon codes for folder icons)
- n8n Expressions Documentation (for dynamic value expressions)