Overview
This node integrates with the StockAlert.pro API to manage stock alerts and webhooks. Specifically, for the Alert - Get operation, it retrieves detailed information about a single alert by its unique ID. This is useful when you want to fetch the current status or configuration of a specific stock alert previously created.
Common scenarios include:
- Checking the details of an alert before updating or deleting it.
- Fetching alert data to use in subsequent workflow steps for decision-making or notifications.
- Auditing or logging alert configurations dynamically during workflow execution.
Example: You have an alert set up to notify you when Apple's stock price goes above a certain threshold. Using this node’s "Get Alert" operation, you can retrieve the alert’s current status and parameters to confirm it is active or has been triggered.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alert ID | The unique identifier of the alert you want to retrieve. This is required for the Get operation. |
Output
The output is a JSON object representing the alert's details as returned by the StockAlert.pro API. It typically includes fields such as:
id: The alert's unique identifier.symbol: The stock ticker symbol the alert is monitoring.condition: The type of alert condition (e.g., price above, RSI limit).parameters: Additional parameters related to the alert condition (e.g., moving average period).notification: The notification channel configured (email, SMS).status: Current status of the alert (active, paused, triggered).created_at/updated_at: Timestamps for alert creation and last update.
If the node supports binary data output (not applicable here), it would be summarized accordingly, but this node only outputs JSON data.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the StockAlert.pro API.
- The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the StockAlert.pro service endpoints.
- No additional environment variables are needed beyond the API authentication setup.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Alert ID: If the provided Alert ID does not exist or is malformed, the API will likely return an error. Ensure the Alert ID is correct and corresponds to an existing alert.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication failures. Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured in n8n.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems may prevent the node from reaching the StockAlert.pro API. Check your network connection and any firewall settings.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests might trigger rate limiting on the API side. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.
- Error Handling: If the node is set to continue on fail, errors will be returned as part of the output array; otherwise, they will stop workflow execution.
Links and References
- StockAlert.pro API Documentation (hypothetical link)
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
- General info on stock market indicators like RSI and Moving Averages for understanding alert conditions.