Actions48
- Account Actions
- Authentication Actions
- Blocks Actions
- Bookmarks Actions
- Favourites Actions
- Featured Tags Actions
- Follow Requests Actions
- Media Actions
- Mutes Actions
- Notifications Actions
- Polls Actions
- Status Actions
- Timeline Actions
Overview
The node provides integration with the Mastodon social network API, specifically allowing interaction with user accounts. The "Unmute Account" operation under the "Account" resource enables users to unmute a previously muted account on a specified Mastodon instance.
This operation is useful in scenarios where a user has muted another account to avoid seeing their posts but later decides to restore visibility of that account's content. For example, if you muted a noisy or irrelevant account temporarily, this node operation can programmatically unmute it when desired.
Practical examples:
- Automatically unmuting an account after a certain event or time period.
- Managing multiple Mastodon accounts and adjusting mute settings via automation workflows.
- Integrating Mastodon account management into broader social media monitoring or engagement tools.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mastodon URL | The URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to (e.g., https://mastodon.social). |
| Account ID | The unique identifier of the account to be unmuted on the Mastodon instance. |
Output
The output JSON contains the response from the Mastodon API after attempting to unmute the specified account. This typically includes details about the unmuted account or confirmation of the unmute action.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication token credential for the Mastodon instance (OAuth2).
- The node needs the Mastodon instance URL to direct API requests correctly.
- Proper permissions on the authenticated account to manage mutes/unmutes.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Mastodon URL: Ensure the URL is correct and accessible.
- Incorrect Account ID: Verify the account ID exists and is valid on the target Mastodon instance.
- Insufficient permissions: The authenticated user must have rights to unmute accounts.
- Network or connectivity problems with the Mastodon instance.
Error messages:
"The operation "unmuteAccount" for resource "account" is not implemented!"— indicates a misconfiguration or unsupported operation; verify the node version supports this operation.- API errors returned by Mastodon (e.g., 401 Unauthorized, 404 Not Found) usually indicate authentication or resource identification issues.
Resolution tips:
- Double-check credentials and ensure they are valid and authorized.
- Confirm the Mastodon URL and Account ID inputs.
- Use the Mastodon web interface or API directly to verify account status and permissions.