Actions33
- Mini Program Actions
- Official Account Actions
- WeChat Pay Actions
- WeChat Work Actions
Overview
The node enables sending a news message via a WeChat Official Account to a specific user identified by their Open ID. This operation is useful for delivering rich content messages composed of multiple articles, each with a title, description, URL, and optional image. Typical use cases include broadcasting newsletters, promotional content, or updates that require clickable links and images to engage users effectively.
For example, a marketing team can use this node to send a curated set of news articles about new product launches or company announcements directly to followers on their WeChat Official Account.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open ID | The unique identifier of the target user within the Official Account platform. |
| Articles | A collection of one or more articles to include in the news message. Each article includes: |
| - Title (required): The headline of the article. | |
| - Description: A brief summary or snippet of the article. | |
| - URL (required): The link to the full article or webpage. | |
| - Pic URL: An optional URL to an image representing the article. |
Output
The node outputs a JSON object representing the response from the WeChat API after attempting to send the news message. This typically includes status information such as success confirmation or error details if the message failed to send.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active subscription and valid API key credential for the external N8N Tools API service.
- Needs credentials for authenticating with the WeChat Official Account API.
- The node internally validates the API key against the N8N Tools API before performing operations.
- Proper configuration of these credentials in n8n is necessary for successful execution.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Subscription or API Key: If the node throws an error indicating invalid subscription or API key, verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and active.
- Missing Required Fields: Ensure that the Open ID and required article fields (Title and URL) are provided; missing these will cause errors.
- API Rate Limits or Permissions: Sending messages may fail if the WeChat Official Account lacks proper permissions or exceeds rate limits.
- Malformed Article Data: The articles property must be structured correctly as an array of article objects; incorrect formatting can lead to failures.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems between n8n and the WeChat API or the N8N Tools API can cause request failures.