Actions26
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- Item Actions
- Updates Actions
- Users Actions
Overview
This node operation allows you to add an update (a comment or note) to a specific item on a Monday.com board. It is useful for automating communication and progress tracking directly within Monday.com items, such as posting status updates, notes, or replies to existing updates. For example, after completing a task tracked in Monday.com, you can automatically add an update to the corresponding item to notify team members.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Board | The Monday.com board where the item exists. |
| Item ID | The unique identifier of the item to which the update will be added. |
| Update Text | The content of the update; supports HTML formatting. |
| Reply to Update ID | Optional ID of an existing update to reply to; leave empty to create a new top-level update. |
Output
The output JSON contains the response from Monday.com's API representing the newly created update. This typically includes details such as the update's ID, text content, creation time, and possibly metadata about the author or mentions if applicable.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication token credential configured in n8n to access the Monday.com API.
- Uses Monday.com API version "2023-10" by default.
- No additional external services are required for this operation.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues:
- Providing an invalid or non-existent Item ID will cause the API call to fail.
- Missing or incorrect API credentials will prevent successful connection.
- If replying to an update, specifying an invalid Reply to Update ID may cause errors.
- Error messages:
- Errors returned from Monday.com API will be surfaced with their message. Ensure the item and update IDs exist and that the API token has sufficient permissions.
- JSON parsing errors might occur if input fields are malformed, but this operation only requires simple string inputs.
- To resolve errors, verify all IDs, ensure proper API credentials, and check network connectivity.