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Overview
The "Get User Profile" operation for the "User" resource in this custom n8n node retrieves profile information for a Steam user using their Steam ID. This is useful for automating workflows that require fetching Steam user details, such as displaying user profiles, integrating with gaming communities, or enriching data with Steam account information.
Practical examples:
- Automatically pulling Steam profile data to update user records in a CRM.
- Displaying Steam user summaries in Discord or Slack bots.
- Enriching analytics dashboards with Steam user information.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Steam ID | String | The unique identifier for a Steam user. Required to fetch the user's profile. Obtainable from the Steam account page. |
| Simplify | Boolean | Whether to return a simplified version of the response instead of the raw data. |
Output
- json: Contains the Steam user profile data retrieved from the Steam Web API.
- If "Simplify" is enabled, the output will be a streamlined version of the user profile.
- If "Simplify" is disabled, the output will include the full raw response from the Steam API.
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to the Steam Web API.
- API Key: A valid Steam API key must be configured in n8n credentials under
steamApi. - Environment: No special environment variables are required beyond standard n8n credential configuration.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or Invalid Steam ID: If the provided Steam ID is missing or incorrect, the node may return an error or empty result. Ensure the Steam ID is copied correctly from the user's account page.
- Invalid API Key: If the Steam API key is not set up or is invalid, authentication errors will occur. Make sure the correct API key is entered in n8n credentials.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems with the Steam Web API endpoint (
http://api.steampowered.com) can cause request failures.
Common error messages:
"Invalid API key": Check your Steam API credentials in n8n."No data found for given Steam ID": Verify the Steam ID is correct and public.