Actions53
- Attachment Actions
- Collection Actions
- Comment Actions
- Document Actions
- Event Actions
- File Operation Actions
- Group Actions
- User Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Outline knowledge base platform, allowing users to manage various resources such as collections, documents, comments, groups, and more. Specifically, for the Collection - Create operation, it enables creating a new collection within the Outline system by specifying its name and optionally a description.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating the creation of knowledge base collections when onboarding new projects or teams.
- Dynamically organizing content into collections based on external triggers or workflows.
- Integrating Outline with other tools to programmatically manage knowledge base structure.
Example: Automatically create a new collection named "Project Alpha" with a description "Documentation for Project Alpha" whenever a new project is initiated in your project management tool.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Collection Name | The name of the new collection to be created (required). |
| Description | An optional description providing details about the collection. |
Output
The output of the node is a JSON object representing the newly created collection as returned by the Outline API. This typically includes fields such as the collection's unique ID, name, description, creation timestamps, and other metadata provided by Outline.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Outline knowledge base API.
- The node makes HTTP POST requests to Outline endpoints to perform actions.
- Proper configuration of the Outline API credentials in n8n is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Missing or invalid API authentication token can cause authorization errors.
- Providing an empty or duplicate collection name may result in API errors.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
Error messages:
- Authorization errors indicating invalid credentials: Verify and update the API key credential.
- Validation errors from the API about missing required fields: Ensure "Collection Name" is provided.
- Rate limiting or server errors: Retry after some time or check Outline service status.