AvantGuard - HuduInstall

Overview

The AvantGuard - Hudu node for n8n allows users to interact with the Hudu API, specifically to create new lists within the Hudu system. This is useful in scenarios where you need to automate the creation of structured data collections (lists) in Hudu, such as onboarding processes, asset management, or documentation workflows.

Practical Example:
You could use this node in an automation that collects items from another source (like a spreadsheet or form), then creates a corresponding list in Hudu with those items.

Properties

• List (within Additional Body Fields):
  • Type: JSON
  • Meaning: The structure of the list to be created, including its items. For example:

    {
      "list_items_attributes": [
        { "name": "item1" },
        { "name": "item2" },
        { "name": "item3" }
      ]
    }
    

Output

• json: The output will contain the response from the Hudu API after creating the list. This typically includes details about the newly created list, such as its ID, name, and the items it contains.
• Binary Data: Not applicable; this node outputs only JSON data.

Dependencies

• External Service: Requires access to the Hudu API.
• API Key/Credentials: Needs valid AvantGuard Hudu API credentials configured in n8n (avantguardHuduApi).
• Environment Variable: The base URL for the Hudu instance must be set in the credentials as baseUrl.

Troubleshooting

• Common Issues:

  • Invalid Credentials: If the API key or base URL is incorrect, authentication errors will occur.
  • Malformed List JSON: If the "List" field is not valid JSON or does not match the expected structure, the API may return a validation error.
  • Missing Required Fields: If required fields for the list are omitted, the API may reject the request.

• Error Messages:

  • 401 Unauthorized: Check your API credentials and base URL.
  • 400 Bad Request: Ensure the "List" JSON is correctly formatted and includes all necessary attributes.
  • Network Errors: Verify network connectivity to the Hudu API endpoint.

Links and References

• Hudu API Documentation
• n8n Documentation: Creating Custom Nodes
• AvantGuard GitHub