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Overview

This node integrates with the Literal AI API to manage user data within the Literal AI platform. Specifically, for the User - Create operation, it allows you to create a new user by specifying a unique identifier and optional metadata. This is useful in scenarios where you want to programmatically register users in your AI system, track user-specific information, or initialize user profiles before further interactions.

Practical examples:

  • Automatically creating user profiles when new customers sign up on your website.
  • Adding users with custom metadata such as preferences or roles for personalized AI-driven experiences.
  • Integrating user creation into workflows that require user context for subsequent AI operations.

Properties

Name Meaning
Identifier A unique string that identifies the user to be created.
Metadata Additional JSON-formatted metadata related to the user, allowing storage of extra info.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object under the content field containing the response from the Literal AI API after creating the user. This typically includes details about the newly created user such as their ID, identifier, metadata, and any other relevant user attributes returned by the API.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Example output structure (simplified):

{
  "content": {
    "id": "user-id-string",
    "identifier": "user-identifier",
    "metadata": { /* user metadata object */ },
    // ... other user properties
  }
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Literal AI API via an API key credential.
  • The node expects the API key to be configured in n8n credentials for authentication.
  • No additional external dependencies are needed beyond the Literal AI client library bundled with the node.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid or missing API key: The node will fail if the API key credential is not set or invalid. Ensure the API key is correctly configured in n8n.
  • Malformed metadata JSON: If the metadata property contains invalid JSON, parsing will fail. Make sure the metadata input is valid JSON.
  • Duplicate identifier error: Creating a user with an identifier that already exists may cause an error depending on the API behavior. Use the "getOrCreate" operation if unsure.
  • Network issues: Connectivity problems with the Literal AI API will cause request failures. Verify network access and API endpoint availability.

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