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Overview

This node integrates with the Literal AI API to manage user data among other resources. Specifically, for the User - Update operation, it updates an existing user's metadata based on a provided user ID and additional metadata information.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Keeping user profiles up-to-date in an AI-driven system.
  • Modifying user-related metadata dynamically as part of automated workflows.
  • Synchronizing user information between Literal AI and other systems.

For example, you might use this node to update a user's preferences or attributes stored as JSON metadata whenever a change occurs in your CRM or another external system.

Properties

Name Meaning
User ID The unique identifier of the user to update.
Metadata Additional metadata related to the user, provided as a JSON object.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object under the json field containing the response from the Literal AI API after updating the user. This typically includes the updated user details reflecting the changes made.

Example output structure (simplified):

{
  "content": {
    "id": "user-id",
    "metadata": { /* updated metadata object */ },
    /* other user fields */
  }
}

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Literal AI API.
  • The node uses the official Literal AI client library (@literalai/client) to communicate with the API.
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential within n8n is necessary for authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid User ID: If the provided user ID does not exist, the API may return an error indicating the user was not found. Verify the user ID is correct.
  • Malformed Metadata JSON: The metadata must be valid JSON. Errors parsing the metadata string will cause failures. Ensure the JSON syntax is correct.
  • Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API key credentials will prevent successful API calls. Confirm that the API key is correctly set up in n8n credentials.
  • API Rate Limits or Network Issues: Temporary network problems or rate limiting by the Literal AI API can cause errors. Retry or check API usage limits if issues persist.

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