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Interact with Shippo API

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Overview

This node interacts with the Shippo API to validate an existing address by its unique identifier. It is useful in workflows where you need to confirm that an address stored or received is valid and standardized according to Shippo’s address validation service. For example, before shipping a package, you can use this node to ensure the recipient's address is correct and formatted properly, reducing delivery errors and delays.

Properties

Name Meaning
Address Id The unique object ID of the address you want to validate. This is required to specify which address to check.
SHIPPO API VERSION Optional header to specify a non-default version of the Shippo API to use for this request.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the validated address details returned from the Shippo API. This typically includes standardized address fields such as street, city, state, postal code, country, and validation status. The output helps downstream nodes or processes make decisions based on the validity and correctness of the address.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active Shippo API key credential configured in n8n.
  • Makes HTTP requests to the Shippo API endpoint at https://api.goshippo.com.
  • Optionally supports specifying the API version via a custom header.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Address Id: If the provided Address Id does not exist or is malformed, the API will return an error. Ensure the Address Id is correct and corresponds to an existing address in Shippo.
  • Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication failures. Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up.
  • API Version Issues: Specifying an unsupported or incorrect API version string may lead to unexpected errors. Use the default or consult Shippo’s API versioning documentation.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.

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