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Overview

This node interacts with the Outline knowledge base API to manage file operations among other resources. Specifically, for the File Operation - Delete operation, it deletes a specified file operation by its ID. This is useful in scenarios where you want to clean up or remove records of file operations that are no longer needed or were created erroneously.

Practical example:

  • Automatically delete completed or failed file operations from Outline to keep your workspace tidy.
  • Remove outdated file operation entries as part of a workflow cleanup process.

Properties

Name Meaning
File Operation ID The unique identifier of the file operation to delete

Output

The output JSON contains the response from the Outline API after attempting to delete the file operation. Typically, this will include confirmation of deletion or details about the deleted file operation. The exact structure depends on the Outline API's response but generally confirms success or failure.

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 uses the Outline API endpoints to perform actions; thus, network access and valid credentials are necessary.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond the Outline API and n8n environment.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing File Operation ID: Ensure the ID provided corresponds to an existing file operation.
    • Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
    • Network or API downtime: Check connectivity and Outline service status.

  • Common error messages:

    • "error": "File operation not found": The provided File Operation ID does not exist. Double-check the ID.
    • "error": "Unauthorized" or authentication failures: Confirm API credentials are valid and have required scopes.
    • Timeout or connection errors: Retry or check network settings.

Resolving these typically involves verifying input parameters, credentials, and network conditions.

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