N8N Tools KakaoTalk

Interact with KakaoTalk API

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Overview

This node integrates with the KakaoTalk API to perform various operations related to KakaoTalk services. Specifically, for the Friends resource and the Search Friends operation, it allows users to search their KakaoTalk friends list by a query string. This can be useful in scenarios where you want to filter or find specific friends based on names or other searchable attributes within your KakaoTalk contacts.

Practical examples include:

Searching for a friend by name to send a message or retrieve detailed information.
Filtering friends dynamically based on user input in an automation workflow.
Integrating friend search results into CRM or contact management systems.

Properties

Name	Meaning
Search Query	The text query used to search friends. It filters friends matching this query string.

Output

The output is a JSON object containing the search results returned from the KakaoTalk API's friend search endpoint. This typically includes details about friends that match the search query, such as their identifiers and profile information.

The output structure will look like:

{
  "friends": [
    {
      "id": "string",
      "name": "string",
      "profileImageUrl": "string",
      ...
    },
    ...
  ]
}

(Note: The exact fields depend on the KakaoTalk API response.)

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

Requires an API key credential for authenticating with 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 requests.

Troubleshooting

Empty or no results: Ensure the search query is correctly specified and matches existing friends.
Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is valid and has the required permissions.
API rate limits: The KakaoTalk API may limit the number of requests; handle errors accordingly.
JSON parsing errors: The node expects the search query as a simple string; ensure no invalid characters are included.

Common error messages:

"Unknown operation: searchFriends" — indicates a misconfiguration of the operation parameter.
Network or authentication errors — check API key validity and network connectivity.