Actions16
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- Tag Actions
Overview
This node is designed to update an existing Tag in a system that manages tags. It allows users to modify the name and description of a selected tag by specifying its identifier. This operation is useful for maintaining accurate and up-to-date metadata, organizing content, or categorizing items dynamically within workflows.
Practical examples include:
- Renaming a tag to better reflect its purpose.
- Adding or updating a description to provide more context about the tag's use.
- Automating tag management as part of a larger workflow where tags need to be updated based on external triggers or data changes.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tag | The identifier of the tag to update. Users can select from a list of existing tags or specify an ID via expression. |
| Name | The new name to assign to the tag. |
| Description | The new description text to assign to the tag. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the updated tag object after the update operation completes successfully. This typically includes the tag's ID, updated name, description, and possibly other metadata fields depending on the underlying API response.
There is no indication that this node outputs binary data.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the service managing tags, authenticated via an API key or similar credential.
- The node depends on a method to load existing tags (
getTags) to populate the "Tag" selection dropdown. - Proper configuration of authentication credentials in n8n is necessary to perform update operations.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Selecting a non-existent tag ID or providing an invalid tag identifier may cause errors.
- Missing or invalid authentication credentials will prevent the update operation.
- Providing empty or invalid values for name or description might result in incomplete updates or API errors.
Error messages:
- Errors related to "tag not found" indicate the specified tag ID does not exist; verify the tag selection or expression.
- Authentication errors suggest misconfigured or missing API credentials; ensure proper setup.
- Validation errors from the API may occur if input values do not meet required formats or constraints; check input data carefully.
Links and References
- n8n Expressions Documentation — for guidance on using expressions to specify dynamic values such as tag IDs.
- Refer to the external service's API documentation for detailed information on tag update endpoints and data structures (not provided here).