Actions8
Overview
The node integrates with Vista Social's API to retrieve data related to social media posts. Specifically, the "Post" resource with the "List" operation allows users to fetch a list of posts filtered by their status. This is useful for scenarios such as monitoring published content, reviewing drafts, or managing scheduled posts on social media platforms connected via Vista Social.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically retrieving all published posts to analyze engagement metrics.
- Listing draft posts to review and edit before publishing.
- Fetching scheduled posts to confirm upcoming content plans.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Status | The status of posts to list. Options: Draft, Failed, Published, Rejected, Review, Scheduled |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the list of posts matching the selected status. Each item in the output array corresponds to a post object containing details as provided by the Vista Social API. The exact structure depends on the API response but typically includes fields like post content, creation date, status, and identifiers.
If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would represent media associated with posts, such as images or videos.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Vista Social API.
- The base URL for API requests is
https://vistasocial.com/api/integration. - Proper configuration of the API credential within n8n is necessary for successful communication.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures.
- Selecting an unsupported or misspelled status value may result in empty responses or errors.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent API calls from succeeding.
Error messages:
- Authentication errors typically indicate invalid API keys; verify and update credentials.
- HTTP errors (e.g., 400 or 500 series) suggest issues with request parameters or server-side problems; check the status value and API availability.
- Timeout errors may require retrying or checking network stability.
Links and References
- Vista Social API Documentation (for detailed API endpoints and data structures)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes