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Overview
The "Get Documents" operation in the "Documents" resource is designed to retrieve documents from a specified location within a document management or collaboration system. This node is useful when you want to programmatically access and list documents stored in a particular bucket and vault, which are organizational units or containers for documents.
Common scenarios include:
- Automating the retrieval of documents for processing or backup.
- Integrating document data into workflows such as approvals, notifications, or content analysis.
- Synchronizing documents between systems.
For example, you might use this node to fetch all documents from a specific project folder (bucket) within a secure storage area (vault) to generate reports or trigger further automation steps.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bucket Id | The numeric identifier of the bucket (folder or container) where the documents reside. |
| Vault Id | The numeric identifier of the vault (secure storage area) that contains the bucket. |
Both properties are required inputs to specify exactly which set of documents to retrieve.
Output
The output of this node will be JSON data representing the documents retrieved from the specified bucket and vault. Each item in the output typically includes metadata about a document such as its ID, name, creation date, modification date, and possibly other attributes depending on the API's response structure.
If the node supports binary data output (not evident from the provided code), it would represent the actual file contents of the documents. However, based on the static analysis, the output focuses on JSON metadata about the documents.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential or OAuth2 authentication token configured in n8n to authenticate requests to the external document management service.
- The node depends on an external API endpoint that provides access to documents organized by bucket and vault IDs.
- Proper configuration of base URL and headers for API communication is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Bucket Id or Vault Id: Ensure both IDs are correctly provided and correspond to existing entities in the external system.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions to access the requested documents.
- Network or API errors: Check connectivity and API availability; handle rate limits or quota restrictions imposed by the external service.
- Empty results: Confirm that the specified bucket and vault actually contain documents.
Links and References
- Refer to the external document management system’s API documentation for details on bucket and vault concepts and how documents are structured.
- Consult n8n documentation on setting up API credentials and using HTTP request nodes if customizations are needed.