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Outscraper

Interact with Outscraper API

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Overview

The node provides integration with the Outscraper API, a versatile data scraping and enrichment service. Specifically, for the Geocoding resource with the Reverse Geocode operation, it converts latitude and longitude coordinates into a human-readable address or location information.

This is useful in scenarios where you have geographic coordinates (e.g., from GPS devices, mobile apps, or IoT sensors) and want to obtain detailed address information such as street name, city, postal code, or country. For example, a delivery app can convert driver GPS coordinates into addresses for display or logging, or a marketing tool can enrich customer location data.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query Latitude and longitude coordinates in a string format (e.g., "40.7624284 -73.973794"). This is the input for reverse geocoding.

Output

  • The node outputs JSON data containing the reverse geocoded address details corresponding to the input coordinates.
  • The exact structure depends on the Outscraper API response but typically includes fields like formatted address, components of the address (street, city, state, country), and possibly additional metadata.
  • There is no indication that binary data is output by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active Outscraper API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node sends requests to the Outscraper API base URL specified in the credentials.
  • No other external dependencies are indicated.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Coordinates Format: Ensure the Query property contains valid latitude and longitude separated by space, e.g., "40.7624284 -73.973794". Incorrect formatting may cause errors or empty results.
  • API Key Issues: If authentication fails, verify that the Outscraper API key is correctly set up in n8n credentials and has sufficient permissions.
  • Rate Limits: Outscraper API may enforce rate limits; hitting these could result in errors or throttling.
  • Empty or Unexpected Results: If the coordinates do not correspond to a known address, the API might return empty or partial data.
  • Network Errors: Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail.

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