Overview
This node is designed to interact with Facebook Pages by listening or subscribing to events or data related to a selected Facebook Page. It allows users to specify which Facebook Page they want to monitor, making it useful for workflows that need to react to page activities such as new posts, comments, or messages.
Common scenarios include:
- Automating responses or actions when new content is posted on a Facebook Page.
- Monitoring page interactions for analytics or customer support.
- Triggering workflows based on specific Facebook Page events.
For example, a marketing team could use this node to automatically collect and analyze comments on their Facebook Page posts, or a customer service bot could listen for incoming messages to provide instant replies.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Facebook Page | Select the Facebook Page to listen to. You can choose from a list of available pages or enter the page ID manually. This property is required. |
The "Facebook Page" property supports two modes:
- From list: Choose a Facebook Page from a searchable list.
- ID: Enter the Facebook Page ID directly.
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the events or information received from the specified Facebook Page. The exact structure depends on the type of event or data triggered by the Facebook Page activity.
If the node supports binary data output (e.g., media files), it would be included in the binary field, but based on the provided code and context, the primary output is JSON data related to Facebook Page events.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Facebook authentication configured in n8n.
- Needs proper permissions granted to the API key to access Facebook Page data and subscribe to events.
- The node likely uses Facebook's Graph API or Webhooks to listen to page events.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Facebook Page ID: Ensure the correct page is selected or the ID is correctly entered.
- Insufficient permissions: The API key must have the necessary scopes to access page data.
- Network or API errors: Check connectivity and Facebook API status.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors: Verify the API key credentials and refresh tokens if needed.
- Permission denied: Confirm the API key has access to the Facebook Page.
- Page not found: Double-check the Facebook Page ID or selection.
Resolving these typically involves verifying credentials, permissions, and input values.
Links and References
Note: The source code was heavily obfuscated, limiting detailed static analysis. The summary is based on the provided input properties and typical usage patterns for Facebook Page listening nodes in n8n.