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Overview
This node integrates with the Nexrender API to manage rendering jobs for After Effects automation. It supports operations such as creating, updating, retrieving, listing, deleting jobs, and performing health checks on the Nexrender server.
A common use case is automating video rendering workflows where users submit job definitions (including templates, assets, and render settings) to a Nexrender server, then retrieve job statuses or results programmatically within an n8n workflow.
For example, you can:
- Submit a new rendering job with specific template and asset configurations.
- Retrieve details of a particular job by its unique identifier.
- Update existing jobs with new parameters.
- Delete jobs that are no longer needed.
- Check the health status of the Nexrender server.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Job UID | The unique identifier (UID) of the job to retrieve, update, or delete. |
| Manual Assets JSON | JSON-formatted string specifying the assets for the job, used when overriding default assets. |
Note: The node also supports other properties related to job creation and updates, such as tags, priority, template details (source, composition, frame range, output settings), assets array, and actions at different stages (pre/post download/render). These are not detailed here as the focus is on the "Get" operation.
Output
The node outputs an array of items, each containing a json field with the response data from the Nexrender API.
For the "Get" operation, the json output contains the full job object retrieved from the Nexrender server, including all job details such as status, template info, assets, actions, and metadata.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires access to a Nexrender server API endpoint.
- Needs an API authentication token credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
- The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the Nexrender API.
Troubleshooting
No credentials returned!
This error occurs if the node cannot find or access the required API authentication token. Ensure that the credential is properly set up and linked to the node.API Response Error:
If the Nexrender API returns an error (e.g., invalid job ID, unauthorized access), the node throws an error with the API's response message. Verify the job UID and API token validity.Unknown Error:
Indicates unexpected issues such as network problems or malformed requests. Check connectivity and input parameters.Invalid JSON in Manual Assets JSON:
When providing manual assets override, ensure the JSON string is correctly formatted to avoid parsing errors.