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Overview
The Plutio Task Delete operation node allows you to delete a specific task from your Plutio workspace by providing its unique Task ID. This is useful for automating the cleanup of tasks that are no longer needed, removing duplicates, or managing workflows where completed or obsolete tasks should be programmatically deleted.
Practical examples:
- Automatically remove tasks marked as obsolete after a project phase.
- Clean up test or temporary tasks created during workflow automation.
- Integrate with other systems to ensure tasks deleted elsewhere are also removed in Plutio.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Task ID | String | ID of the task to delete. This uniquely identifies which task will be removed from Plutio. |
Output
The output is a JSON object indicating the result of the deletion operation. The structure is typically:
{
"success": true
}
- If the operation is successful, you receive
{ "success": true }. - If an error occurs and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will include an
errorfield with the error message:
{
"error": "Error message here"
}
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to the Plutio API.
- Authentication: You must configure valid Plutio API credentials in n8n under the name
plutioApi.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid Task ID: If the provided Task ID does not exist, the API will return an error.
- Missing Credentials: If Plutio API credentials are not set up in n8n, the node will fail to authenticate.
- Insufficient Permissions: The API key used must have permission to delete tasks.
Common Error Messages:
"Task not found": Ensure the Task ID is correct and exists in your Plutio account."Unauthorized": Check your API credentials and permissions."Missing required parameter: _id": Make sure the Task ID property is filled in.
How to resolve:
- Double-check the Task ID value.
- Verify your Plutio API credentials in n8n.
- Ensure your user/account has rights to delete tasks in Plutio.