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Overview

The "Get Friend Info" operation of the Friends resource in this node allows you to retrieve detailed information about a specific friend on KakaoTalk by providing their unique identifier (UUID). This is useful when you want to access or display profile details, status, or other metadata related to a particular friend within your KakaoTalk contacts.

Practical examples include:

  • Fetching a friend's profile data to personalize messages or UI elements.
  • Verifying friend details before sending targeted communications.
  • Integrating friend info into CRM or contact management systems.

Properties

Name Meaning
Friend UUID The unique identifier (UUID) of the friend whose information you want to retrieve.

Output

The output JSON contains the detailed information of the specified friend as returned by the KakaoTalk API. This typically includes profile details and any other metadata associated with that friend.

The structure depends on the KakaoTalk API response for the friend info endpoint but generally includes fields such as:

  • Friend's UUID
  • Nickname or display name
  • Profile image URL
  • Status message or other profile attributes

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating requests to the KakaoTalk API.
  • The node uses the KakaoTalk REST API base URL https://kapi.kakao.com.
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Providing an invalid or empty Friend UUID will likely result in an error or empty response.
    • Network or authentication errors if the API key is missing, invalid, or lacks required permissions.
    • Rate limiting by the KakaoTalk API if too many requests are made in a short period.

  • Error messages:

    • "Unknown operation: getFriendInfo": This would indicate a misconfiguration or typo in the operation parameter; ensure it is exactly "getFriendInfo".
    • Errors containing "401 Unauthorized" or similar suggest issues with API credentials.
    • JSON parsing errors may occur if input parameters are malformed.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify the Friend UUID is correct and corresponds to an existing friend.
    • Check that the API key credential is properly set up and has the necessary permissions.
    • Handle errors gracefully using the node’s "Continue On Fail" option to avoid workflow interruptions.

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