Actions16
Overview
This node interacts with the "Library" resource of the Audiobookshelf API, specifically performing a "Get" operation. It retrieves detailed information about a specific library by its unique identifier. This is useful when you want to fetch metadata or details about a particular library in your audiobook collection.
Common scenarios include:
- Fetching library details to display in a dashboard.
- Retrieving library metadata for further processing or filtering.
- Integrating library data into other workflows or systems.
Example: You have multiple libraries in your Audiobookshelf instance and want to get detailed info about one specific library by its ID to show its contents or properties in another application.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Library ID | The unique identifier of the library you want to retrieve. This is required. |
| Filter Data | Boolean option to include filter data in the output. If true, additional filter-related data will be included in the response. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the requested library's details. This includes all standard metadata fields provided by the Audiobookshelf API for a library entity. If the "Filter Data" property is enabled, the output will also contain additional filter-related information relevant to that library.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the Audiobookshelf API.
- Needs an API authentication token credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
- The base URL for API requests is dynamically set from the user's credentials (the domain of the Audiobookshelf instance).
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Library ID: Ensure the "Library ID" property is correctly set and corresponds to an existing library in your Audiobookshelf instance.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key or authentication token credential is valid and has sufficient permissions.
- Network issues: Confirm that the domain URL is reachable and the Audiobookshelf server is online.
- Unexpected empty or incomplete responses: Check if the "Filter Data" option is set appropriately; enabling it may add more data but could also cause issues if the API does not support it fully.
Links and References
- Audiobookshelf API Documentation (for detailed API endpoints and data structures)
- n8n Documentation (for general guidance on using HTTP request nodes and credentials)