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Overview

This node interacts with the Roblox Cloud API to retrieve information about a specific Roblox group shout. The "Get Group Shout" operation fetches the current shout message posted in a Roblox group, which is typically used by group administrators or members to broadcast announcements or updates to all group members.

Practical scenarios include:

  • Displaying the latest group announcement on a website or dashboard.
  • Monitoring group activity or messages for moderation purposes.
  • Integrating group shout data into other applications or workflows for automated notifications.

Properties

Name Meaning
Group ID The Roblox group ID to retrieve the shout from. This is a required string input identifying the target group.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the current shout of the specified Roblox group. The structure typically includes fields such as the shout message content, the user who posted it, and the timestamp of when it was posted.

If the group has no active shout, the output may be empty or contain null/empty values accordingly.

No binary data output is expected from this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating requests to the Roblox Cloud API.
  • The node uses the base URL https://apis.roblox.com for API calls.
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential within n8n is necessary for successful execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Group ID: Ensure the Group ID is correctly provided and corresponds to an existing Roblox group.
    • Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is valid and has the necessary permissions.
    • Network or API downtime: Check connectivity and Roblox API status if requests fail unexpectedly.

  • Error messages:

    • Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate problems with the API key; recheck credentials.
    • 404 errors suggest the group ID does not exist or is inaccessible.
    • Rate limiting or 429 errors require waiting before retrying or adjusting request frequency.

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