Overview
The node interacts with the SmartProxy API to perform various operations related to sheets. Specifically, for the "Get Sheet Rows" operation, it retrieves rows from a specified sheet by its ID. This is useful in scenarios where you need to fetch and process data stored in sheets, such as generating reports, syncing data with other systems, or automating workflows based on sheet content.
Practical examples include:
- Extracting all rows from a project management sheet to analyze task statuses.
- Fetching customer data rows from a sales sheet to update a CRM system.
- Retrieving inventory rows to trigger reorder processes automatically.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sheet ID | The unique identifier of the sheet from which to retrieve rows. This is a required string input. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the rows retrieved from the specified sheet. Each item in the output corresponds to a row, containing the row's data fields as key-value pairs. The structure typically includes identifiers, cell values, and metadata about each row.
If the node supports binary data output (not evident from the provided code), it would represent any file attachments or binary content associated with the rows.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the SmartProxy API.
- Needs an API authentication token or API key credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
- The base URL for the API is dynamically set from the credentials configuration.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Sheet ID: Ensure the Sheet ID property is correctly set and corresponds to an existing sheet in the SmartProxy system.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key or authentication token is valid and has sufficient permissions.
- Network issues: Check connectivity to the SmartProxy API endpoint and ensure no firewall or proxy blocks the requests.
- API limits or quota exceeded: If the API returns rate limit errors, consider implementing retry logic or upgrading your API plan.
Links and References
- SmartProxy API Documentation (replace with actual URL)
- n8n documentation on Using API Credentials
