Actions8
Overview
The node integrates with the Vista Social platform to retrieve data related to social media management. Specifically, for the Profile resource and List operation, it fetches a list of profiles filtered by a specified Group ID. This is useful when you want to obtain all social media profiles associated with a particular group within Vista Social.
Practical scenarios include:
- Automating the retrieval of all profiles under a marketing team or client group.
- Synchronizing profile data from Vista Social into another system or database.
- Generating reports or dashboards based on grouped social media profiles.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Group ID | The unique identifier of the group to filter profiles by. Only profiles belonging to this group will be listed. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the list of profiles that belong to the specified group. Each item in the output JSON array represents a profile with its associated details as provided by the Vista Social API.
If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would typically represent media or files related to profiles, but for this operation, the output is purely JSON-based profile information.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating requests to the Vista Social API.
- The base URL for API requests is
https://vistasocial.com/api/integration. - Proper configuration of the API credential in n8n is necessary to access the Vista Social services.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Group ID: Since Group ID is required, ensure it is provided and correctly formatted. An empty or incorrect Group ID will result in no data or an error.
- Authentication errors: If the API key credential is missing, expired, or invalid, the node will fail to authenticate with Vista Social. Verify the API key and update credentials if needed.
- API rate limits or downtime: If the Vista Social API is temporarily unavailable or rate-limited, the node may throw errors or return incomplete data. Retry after some time or check API status.
- Unexpected response structure: If Vista Social changes their API response format, the node might not parse the data correctly. In such cases, review the API documentation or update the node accordingly.
Links and References
- Vista Social API Documentation (general reference for API endpoints and authentication)
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes