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Overview

The "Sort Items" operation under the "Utility" resource is designed to reorder items within a specified collection. This node is useful in scenarios where you need to programmatically change the order of records, such as rearranging articles, products, or any sortable entities in a database or content management system. For example, you might use this node to move a blog post to a different position in a list or to update the display order of items in an e-commerce catalog.

Properties

Name Meaning
To Primary key of the item where you want to move the current item to.
Item Primary key of the item that you want to move.
Collection Name Identifier for the collection containing the items. Options are dynamically loaded.

Output

  • The output will be a JSON object reflecting the result of the sort operation. It typically includes confirmation of the action and may echo back the affected items and their new positions.
  • No binary data is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • May require access to an external service or database (such as Directus) where the collections and items are managed.
  • Proper authentication or API keys may be necessary depending on your n8n and backend configuration.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:
    • Invalid primary keys for "To" or "Item" may result in errors or no changes being made.
    • Specifying a non-existent collection name will likely cause the operation to fail.
  • Error Messages:
    • "Item not found": Ensure the provided primary key exists in the selected collection.
    • "Collection not found": Verify the collection name is correct and accessible.
    • "Permission denied": Check user permissions and API credentials.

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