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Overview
This node integrates with the Nexrender API to manage rendering jobs for After Effects automation. It allows users to create, update, retrieve, list, delete, and check the health of Nexrender tasks (jobs). The "Get" operation specifically retrieves detailed information about a single Nexrender job by its unique identifier (UID).
Common scenarios include:
- Automating video rendering workflows by querying the status or details of a specific render job.
- Integrating Nexrender job management into larger automation pipelines within n8n.
- Monitoring job progress or fetching job results programmatically.
For example, after submitting a render job via Nexrender, you can use this node's "Get" operation to fetch the current status and metadata of that job to decide subsequent workflow steps.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Job UID | The unique identifier (UID) of the Nexrender job to retrieve, update, or delete. |
| Manual Assets JSON | JSON-formatted string specifying assets for the job, used when overriding default assets. |
Note: The "Job UID" is required for the "get", "update", and "delete" operations. The "Manual Assets JSON" is required only if the user opts to override assets manually.
Output
The node outputs an array of items where each item's json property contains the response from the Nexrender API corresponding to the requested operation.
For the "Get" operation, the output JSON includes detailed information about the specified Nexrender job, such as:
- Job metadata (e.g., ID, status, priority, tags)
- Template details (source, composition, frame range, settings)
- Asset list associated with the job
- Actions configured for different rendering stages
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires access to a Nexrender API endpoint.
- Requires an API authentication token credential to authorize requests.
- The node expects the Nexrender API domain and endpoint URL to be provided via credentials.
- HTTP requests are made using the built-in helper method with appropriate headers including the secret token.
Troubleshooting
No credentials returned!
This error occurs if the node cannot find or access the required API authentication token. Ensure that valid credentials are configured in n8n before running the node.API Response Error:
If the Nexrender API returns an error (e.g., invalid job ID, unauthorized access), the node throws an error containing the API's response message. Verify the job UID is correct and the API token has sufficient permissions.Unknown Error:
Indicates unexpected issues such as network problems or malformed requests. Check connectivity and input parameters.Invalid JSON in Manual Assets JSON:
If overriding assets, ensure the JSON string is well-formed; otherwise, the API may reject the request.