Actions8
Overview
The node integrates with the Vista Social platform to retrieve and manage social media data. Specifically, for the Comment resource with the List operation, it fetches a list of comments associated with a particular post. This is useful in scenarios where users want to analyze or display comments on social media posts managed via Vista Social.
Practical examples include:
- Aggregating all comments from a specific post to perform sentiment analysis.
- Displaying recent user feedback or discussions related to a post within an internal dashboard.
- Monitoring engagement by tracking comment activity on posts.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Post ID | The unique identifier of the post for which to list comments. This property is required and specifies the target post whose comments will be retrieved. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the list of comments for the specified post. Each item in the output corresponds to a comment object with details such as comment text, author information, timestamps, and possibly other metadata related to the comment.
If binary data were involved (e.g., attachments in comments), it would be included accordingly, but based on the provided code and properties, the output focuses on JSON comment data.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Vista Social API.
- The node makes HTTP requests to the Vista Social integration endpoint at
https://vistasocial.com/api/integration. - Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary for successful communication.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Post ID: Since the Post ID is required, omitting it or providing an incorrect value will likely cause errors or empty results. Ensure the Post ID corresponds to an existing post in Vista Social.
- Authentication errors: If the API key credential is missing, expired, or invalid, the node will fail to authenticate. Verify that the API key is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- API rate limits or connectivity issues: Network problems or hitting API rate limits may result in request failures. Check network connectivity and Vista Social API usage quotas.
- Unexpected response structure: If the API changes or returns unexpected data, the node might not parse the comments correctly. Review API documentation or update the node if needed.
Links and References
- Vista Social API Documentation (general reference to the base URL used)
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes (for understanding node development concepts)