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Overview

This node integrates with the Printcart API to perform various operations related to products and their associated data. Specifically, for the Product resource and the operation Get a Count of Sides by Product, it retrieves the number of sides associated with a given product ID.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Managing product configurations in print-on-demand or custom product design platforms.
  • Automating inventory or product detail updates based on the number of sides a product has.
  • Integrating product metadata into workflows that require knowledge of product complexity or design areas.

Practical example:

  • A user wants to know how many printable sides a specific product has before generating design templates or pricing calculations. By providing the product ID, the node fetches the count of sides, enabling conditional logic downstream in the workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method of authentication; currently supports "API Token"
Product ID The unique identifier of the product for which the count of sides is requested (string)

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the response from the Printcart API for the requested operation. For the Get a Count of Sides by Product operation, the output JSON will typically include a count value representing how many sides the specified product has.

Example output structure (simplified):

{
  "count": 4
}

This indicates the product has 4 sides.

The node does not output binary data for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Printcart API.
  • Needs an API token credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
  • The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the Printcart API endpoints.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Product ID: If the provided product ID does not exist or is malformed, the API may return an error or empty result. Verify the product ID is correct.
  • Authentication Errors: Ensure the API token credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to access product data.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures. Check network access to the Printcart API endpoint.
  • API Rate Limits: Excessive requests might be throttled by the API. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.
  • Error Messages: The node returns error messages from the API in the output if continueOnFail is enabled. Review these messages for clues on failure causes.

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