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Interact with OpenProject via API

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Overview

This node interacts with the OpenProject API to perform various operations related to project management. Specifically, for the "Users" resource and the "User Update Form" operation, it retrieves or updates the form data required to update a user identified by their user ID. This can be useful in workflows where user details need to be programmatically modified or validated before submission.

Practical examples include:

  • Automating user profile updates based on external system changes.
  • Validating user data before applying updates in bulk.
  • Integrating user management with other tools via API calls.

Properties

Name Meaning
Id The unique identifier of the user to update. This is a required numeric value specifying which user's update form to retrieve or modify.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the user update form associated with the specified user ID. This typically includes fields and metadata necessary to update the user, such as editable properties, validation rules, and current values.

If the node supports binary data output (not evident from the provided code), it would represent any file attachments or media related to the user update process.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the OpenProject API.
  • Needs the base URL of the OpenProject instance configured in the node credentials.
  • Depends on the @devlikeapro/n8n-openapi-node package for building request properties and handling API interactions.
  • Uses an OpenAPI specification (openapi.json) bundled with the node to define available operations and parameters.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: Ensure that the API key and base URL are correctly set in the node credentials.
  • Invalid user ID: Providing a non-existent or incorrect user ID will result in errors or empty responses. Verify the user ID before running the node.
  • Network issues: Connectivity problems with the OpenProject server will cause request failures. Check network access and server availability.
  • API changes: If the OpenProject API changes, the node's OpenAPI spec may become outdated, causing unexpected errors. Updating the node or its dependencies might be necessary.

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