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Overview

This node integrates with the Matomo API to perform various analytics and management operations based on the selected resource and operation. Specifically, for the 'Devices Detection' resource and 'Get Browser Versions' operation, it fetches browser version data for a specified site and period. This node is useful for users who want to retrieve detailed device and browser analytics from Matomo, such as browser versions, device types, operating system versions, and more. Practical applications include monitoring browser usage trends, optimizing website compatibility, and analyzing user device data for marketing or development purposes.

Use Case Examples

  1. A marketing analyst uses this node to get browser version statistics to understand which browsers are most popular among visitors.
  2. A web developer fetches device detection data to ensure the website supports the most common browsers and versions used by their audience.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query Parameters A collection of optional query parameters to filter or specify the data to retrieve from the Matomo API, such as site ID, period, date, device type, and other filters relevant to the 'Get Browser Versions' operation.

Output

JSON

  • json - The JSON response from the Matomo API containing browser version data for the specified site and period.

Dependencies

  • Requires Matomo API credentials including domain URL and authentication token.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure that the Matomo domain URL and authentication token are correctly provided; missing these will cause an error.
  • Verify that the query parameters are correctly formatted and valid for the Matomo API to avoid request failures.
  • Check network connectivity to the Matomo server to ensure the API requests can be made successfully.
  • If the API returns an error, review the error message for details and adjust the request accordingly.

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