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KoboToolbox 2

Work with KoboToolbox forms and submissions

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Overview

This node interacts with KoboToolbox, a platform for data collection via forms and submissions. Specifically, the "Submission" resource with the "Get Validation Status" operation retrieves the validation status of a particular submission within a specified form.

Use cases include:

  • Checking if a submitted form entry has passed or failed validation rules.
  • Automating workflows that depend on the validation state of collected data.
  • Integrating validation checks into data processing pipelines to ensure data quality before further use.

For example, after collecting survey responses, you can use this node to programmatically verify which submissions are valid and trigger notifications or corrections for invalid entries.

Properties

Name Meaning
Form Name or ID The identifier or name of the form containing the submission. Choose from a list or specify an ID manually.
Submission ID The unique numeric identifier of the submission whose validation status you want to retrieve.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object representing the validation status of the specified submission. This typically includes details such as whether the submission is valid, any validation errors, and related metadata provided by the KoboToolbox API.

No binary data output is associated with this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the KoboToolbox API using an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node depends on the koboToolbox2Api credential for authentication.
  • Network access to the KoboToolbox service endpoint is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Form ID or Submission ID will cause the API request to fail.
    • Network connectivity problems may prevent reaching the KoboToolbox API.
    • Insufficient permissions or expired API credentials can result in authorization errors.

  • Error messages:

    • "No file found matching name ..." — Not applicable here but indicates resource not found; for submissions, ensure correct IDs.
    • API errors returned from KoboToolbox (e.g., 404 Not Found) usually mean the form or submission does not exist or is inaccessible.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify that the Form ID and Submission ID are correct and correspond to existing resources.
    • Check that the API key credential is valid and has appropriate permissions.
    • Ensure network connectivity and that the KoboToolbox service is reachable.

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