Actions6
Overview
This node integrates with the Google Search Console API to perform various site-related operations. Specifically, the Inspect URL operation allows users to inspect the index status and other details of a specific URL within a verified site property in Google Search Console.
Typical use cases include:
- Checking if a particular page is indexed by Google.
- Retrieving detailed inspection results such as coverage, AMP status, or mobile usability for a URL.
- Automating URL inspection workflows as part of SEO monitoring or website maintenance.
For example, a user can input a URL from their verified site and get back the current indexing status and any issues detected by Google Search Console, helping them quickly identify and fix SEO problems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Site URL Mode | Choose how to specify the site URL: either pick from your verified sites or enter manually. |
| Site URL | The verified site URL selected from your list of verified properties (required if mode is "list"). |
| Site URL (Manual) | Manually enter the verified site URL or domain prefix (required if mode is "manual"). |
| Inspection URL | The URL you want to inspect within the specified site (required). |
| Language Code | Optional language code to specify the language context for the inspection request. |
Output
The output JSON contains the inspection result data returned by the Google Search Console URL Inspection API under the inspectionResult field. This includes detailed information about the URL's index status, coverage, enhancements, AMP status, mobile usability, and other relevant diagnostics.
Example output fields may include:
indexStatusResult: Information about whether the URL is indexed.coverageState: Coverage status of the URL.enhancements: Details on AMP, structured data, etc.mobileUsability: Mobile usability issues if any.
No binary data is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires authentication credentials for Google Search Console API access. The node supports either OAuth2 or Service Account credentials.
- The node makes HTTP requests to Google Search Console endpoints, so internet connectivity and proper API permissions are necessary.
- No additional external dependencies beyond the Google APIs and n8n core modules.
Troubleshooting
- No site selected error: Occurs if the site URL is not provided or invalid. Ensure you select or enter a verified site URL.
- Authentication failed: Happens if credentials are missing, invalid, or expired. Verify that your Google API credentials are correctly configured in n8n.
- API errors: If the inspection URL is malformed or not part of the verified site, the API may return errors. Double-check the URL format and site verification.
- Empty or unexpected response: Could indicate network issues or API quota limits. Check your network connection and Google API usage quotas.