Actions29
- Posts Actions
- Comments Actions
- Users Actions
- Search Actions
Overview
The node integrates with the Sina Weibo API via an intermediary API service to perform various operations related to social media content and user data on Weibo. Specifically, for the Search Users operation under the Search resource, it allows you to search for Weibo users by a keyword.
This node is beneficial when you want to automate or integrate Weibo user searches into your workflows, such as finding users matching certain criteria, monitoring user activity, or gathering user information for marketing or analytics purposes.
Example use cases:
- Searching for influencers or specific user profiles based on keywords.
- Automating user discovery for social media campaigns.
- Integrating Weibo user search results into CRM or data analysis pipelines.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Keyword | The search keyword used to find users on Weibo. |
Output
The output of the Search Users operation is a JSON object containing the search results returned from the Weibo API via the intermediary service. This typically includes user profile details matching the search keyword.
The exact structure depends on the Weibo API response but generally includes fields like user IDs, screen names, profile descriptions, follower counts, and other user metadata.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires access to an external API service ("N8N Tools API") that acts as a proxy/validation layer for the Weibo API.
- Requires an API key credential for this external service to validate subscription and authentication.
- The node uses OAuth2 or API key credentials configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
- Network connectivity to
https://api.weibo.comand the intermediary API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Invalid subscription or API key error:
If the node throws an error about invalid subscription or API key, verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and active. Check if the subscription to the intermediary API service is valid.HTTP request failures:
Network issues or incorrect API URLs can cause request failures. Ensure internet connectivity and correct configuration of the base URL.Empty or no results:
If the search returns no users, try broadening the keyword or verifying that the keyword is valid and expected to return results on Weibo.Unknown operation error:
This indicates a misconfiguration of the operation parameter. Confirm that "Search Users" is selected under the "Search" resource.
Links and References
- Sina Weibo API Documentation (official API docs, mostly in Chinese)
- n8n Documentation - for general guidance on using credentials and HTTP Request nodes
- OAuth2 Authentication - background on OAuth2 if needed for credential setup