Actions87
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- Advanced Analytics Actions
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- Pins Actions
- Boards Actions
Overview
This node provides an integration with the Pinterest API v5 via a comprehensive set of operations grouped by resource types such as Boards, Pins, Users, and more. Specifically, for the Boards resource, the Delete Board operation allows users to delete a specified Pinterest board by its ID.
This operation is useful in scenarios where you want to automate the management of Pinterest boards, such as cleaning up old or unused boards, or integrating Pinterest board lifecycle management into larger workflows.
Example use case:
- Automatically deleting a Pinterest board when a project ends or a campaign is over, triggered from another system or workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Board ID | The unique identifier of the Pinterest board to delete. |
| Include Private Metrics | Whether to include private metrics in the response (not typically relevant for deletion). |
| Custom Fields | Comma-separated list of custom fields to include in the response (not typically used here). |
Note: For the Delete Board operation, only the Board ID is required and used. The other properties are available generally for multiple operations but do not affect the delete action.
Output
The output JSON contains the response from the Pinterest API after attempting to delete the board. Typically, this will be an object indicating success or failure of the deletion request. The exact structure depends on the Pinterest API's delete board endpoint response.
No binary data is output by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active subscription and valid API key credential for the external "N8N Tools API" service that acts as a proxy or enhancer for Pinterest API calls.
- Requires OAuth2 authentication credentials for Pinterest API access.
- The node internally uses helper classes to interact with various Pinterest API endpoints.
- No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond standard n8n credential setup.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid API Key or Subscription: If the node throws an error about invalid subscription or API key, verify that your API key credential is correct and active.
- Board Not Found: If the provided Board ID does not exist or is incorrect, the Pinterest API will return an error. Double-check the Board ID value.
- Insufficient Permissions: Deleting a board requires appropriate permissions on the Pinterest account. Ensure the OAuth2 token has the necessary scopes.
- Network or API Errors: General HTTP errors may occur; check network connectivity and Pinterest API status.