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Overview

This node integrates with the Matomo API to perform various operations on different resources, including forms. Specifically, for the 'Form' resource and 'Get Uneeded Fields' operation, it retrieves fields from forms that users often leave blank. This can help in analyzing form usability and identifying fields that may be unnecessary or problematic for users. The node is useful for web analytics and optimization scenarios where understanding user interaction with forms is critical.

Use Case Examples

  1. Retrieve uneeded fields from a specific form to optimize form design and improve user experience.
  2. Analyze form fields that users frequently skip to identify potential issues or unnecessary inputs.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query Parameters Collection of parameters to customize the API request, such as filtering and specifying form IDs or other criteria.

Output

JSON

  • json - Response data from the Matomo API call, typically containing the uneeded fields information for forms

Dependencies

  • An API key credential for Matomo API authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure that the Matomo domain and authentication token are correctly configured in the node credentials to avoid authentication errors.
  • Verify that the query parameters are correctly set according to the Matomo API documentation for the 'Form' resource and 'Get Uneeded Fields' operation.
  • Check the API endpoint URL construction in case of unexpected errors or empty responses.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, invalid parameters, or network issues. Verify credentials and network connectivity.

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