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Overview
This node integrates with the Vista Social platform to create comments on posts. It allows users to add new comments, specifying the content of the comment, whether it is internal, and the post to which the comment belongs. This functionality is useful in scenarios where automated or programmatic commenting is needed, such as moderating discussions, adding notes for internal teams, or engaging with social media posts directly from workflows.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically posting a comment when a new event occurs (e.g., customer feedback received).
- Adding internal notes to posts that are only visible to team members.
- Integrating with other systems to synchronize comments across platforms.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Message | The text content of the comment to be created. |
| Internal | Boolean flag indicating if the comment should be marked as internal (not publicly visible). |
| Post ID | Identifier of the post to which this comment will be attached. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created comment object returned by the Vista Social API. This typically includes details such as the comment ID, message content, timestamp, author information, and flags like whether the comment is internal.
If the node supports binary data output, it would relate to any media attachments associated with the comment, but based on the provided code and properties, the primary output is JSON structured comment data.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Vista Social API.
- The node sends requests to the base URL:
https://vistasocial.com/api/integration. - Proper configuration of the API credential within n8n is necessary for successful operation.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid API credentials: Ensure the API key is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
- Invalid Post ID: The specified post must exist; otherwise, the API will return an error. Verify the post ID before creating a comment.
- Empty message field: The "Message" property is required; leaving it empty will cause validation errors.
- Network issues or API downtime: Check connectivity and Vista Social service status if requests fail unexpectedly.
Common error messages might include authentication failures, resource not found (invalid post ID), or validation errors for missing required fields. Resolving these involves verifying credentials, input values, and network conditions.
Links and References
- Vista Social API Documentation (general reference to the API endpoint used)
- n8n documentation on creating custom nodes for further customization guidance