OutlineInstall

Overview

This node integrates with the Outline knowledge base API, allowing users to perform various operations on different resources such as users, documents, collections, groups, comments, and more. Specifically for the User - Get operation, it retrieves detailed information about a specific user by their ID.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

• Fetching user details to display or process within an automation workflow.
• Integrating user data from Outline into other systems or reports.
• Automating user management tasks based on retrieved user information.

For example, you might use this node to get a user's profile information after they submit a form, then use that data to personalize communications or update records in a CRM.

Properties

Output

The output contains a JSON object representing the user information returned by the Outline API. This typically includes user details such as name, email, role, and other metadata associated with the user in the Outline system.

The output structure is:

{
  "id": "string",
  "name": "string",
  "email": "string",
  "createdAt": "string",
  "updatedAt": "string",
  // ... other user-specific fields as provided by the API
}

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Outline API.
• The node uses the Outline API endpoints, so network access to the Outline service is necessary.
• Proper configuration of the API authentication credential in n8n is required.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid User ID: If the provided User ID does not exist or is malformed, the API will return an error. Ensure the User ID is correct.
• Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication failures. Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up.
• Network Issues: Connectivity problems can prevent the node from reaching the Outline API. Check your network and firewall settings.
• API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may be throttled by the Outline API. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.

Error messages typically include the API's response message. To resolve errors, verify input parameters, credentials, and network connectivity.

Links and References

• Outline API Documentation (for detailed API endpoint info)
• n8n Documentation (for general node usage and credential setup)