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Overview
This node integrates with the Sina Weibo API to retrieve information about users that a specified user is following. The "Get Following" operation under the "Users" resource fetches the list of accounts followed by a given user, identified either by their User ID or Screen Name.
This functionality is useful for social media analytics, monitoring user connections, or building applications that need to analyze or display a user's network on Sina Weibo. For example, marketers can use it to understand influencer networks, or developers can build follower visualization tools.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| User ID | The unique identifier of the user whose following list you want to retrieve. |
| Screen Name | The screen name (username) of the user whose following list you want to retrieve. |
You can provide either the User ID or the Screen Name to specify the target user.
Output
The output is a JSON object containing the list of users that the specified user is following. Each item in the list typically includes user details such as user ID, screen name, profile information, and other metadata provided by the Sina Weibo API.
The exact structure depends on the API response but generally includes an array of user objects representing each followed account.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the Sina Weibo API.
- Optionally uses an API key credential for the "N8N Tools API" service to validate subscription and API key before making requests.
- The node expects proper configuration of credentials providing API URL and API key for the validation step.
- Network connectivity to
https://api.weibo.comis required.
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 Credentials: If no credentials are found, the node skips validation but may fail if the Weibo API requires authentication. Ensure credentials are set up if needed.
- Unknown Operation Error: This indicates an unsupported operation was requested; ensure the operation parameter is set to "getFollowing" for this use case.
- Empty or Incorrect User Identification: Providing neither User ID nor Screen Name, or incorrect values, may result in empty results or errors. Make sure to supply valid identifiers.
- API Rate Limits or Network Issues: Standard API limitations or connectivity problems can cause failures; check network status and API usage quotas.