Actions3
- Vector Actions
Overview
The node provides an operation to list vectors, likely from a vector database or service. It is useful for retrieving stored vector data, which can be applied in scenarios such as similarity search, recommendation systems, or machine learning workflows where vector representations of data are used.
For example, a user might want to fetch all vectors related to certain documents or embeddings to analyze or process them further downstream in an automation workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Simplify Output | Whether to return a simplified version of the response instead of the raw data. (true/false) |
- When set to
true, the output will be a more concise and user-friendly version of the vector list. - When set to
false, the full raw response from the vector listing API or service will be returned.
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the list of vectors retrieved. If "Simplify Output" is enabled, this JSON will be a streamlined version focusing on essential vector details. Otherwise, it will include the complete raw response data structure from the underlying vector service.
No binary data output is indicated by the source code or properties.
Dependencies
- The node depends on an external vector service or API that supports listing vectors.
- It requires proper authentication credentials (e.g., an API key or token) configured in n8n to access the vector service.
- The bundled code references internal routing and method modules, implying modular handling of API calls and options loading.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Authentication failures due to missing or invalid API credentials.
- Network connectivity problems when reaching the vector service endpoint.
- Receiving empty or unexpected responses if the vector store is empty or query parameters are incorrect.
Error messages:
- Errors related to authorization typically indicate misconfigured or expired credentials.
- Timeout or connection errors suggest network issues or service unavailability.
- Parsing errors may occur if the response format changes or is malformed; toggling "Simplify Output" might help isolate raw data issues.
Links and References
- No direct links provided in the source code.
- For practical use, refer to the documentation of the specific vector service or API integrated with this node.
- General information on vector databases and their applications: