Directus (denkhaus)Install

Overview

This node allows you to create a new item in a specified collection within a Directus project. It is useful for automating the process of adding data records (such as articles, users, or any custom content type) to your Directus-managed database. Common scenarios include syncing data from other sources, batch-creating content, or integrating with forms and external APIs.

Example use cases:

• Automatically add new blog posts to a "articles" collection when a form is submitted.
• Sync product information from an e-commerce platform into a Directus collection.
• Create user profiles in bulk from another system.

Properties

Output

The output will be a JSON object representing the newly created item in the specified collection. The structure of this object depends on the fields defined in your Directus collection, but typically includes:

• The unique identifier of the new item (e.g., id)
• All fields provided in the input data
• Any default or auto-generated fields set by Directus (e.g., timestamps)

Example output:

{
  "id": 123,
  "title": "Hello world!",
  "body": "This is our first article",
  "created_on": "2024-06-10T12:34:56Z"
}

Dependencies

• Requires access to a Directus instance (API endpoint).
• May require an API key or authentication credentials configured in n8n.
• The target collection must exist in Directus.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Collection Name: If the specified collection does not exist, the node may throw an error indicating the collection was not found.
• Malformed JSON: If the "Data (JSON)" property contains invalid JSON, the node will fail to execute. Ensure your JSON is properly formatted.
• Missing Required Fields: If required fields for the collection are missing in the input data, Directus will return an error specifying which fields are missing.
• Authentication Errors: If credentials are incorrect or missing, you may see errors related to authorization or forbidden access.

Links and References

• Directus Documentation: Create an Item
• n8n Documentation
• Directus API Reference