Qlynk - Get Category
Use this tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific category by its ID. Returns the category name, color, icon, and associated links count.
Overview
This node retrieves detailed information about a specific category by its numeric ID from the Qlynk service. It is useful for scenarios where you need to fetch category details such as name, color, icon, and the count of associated links. For example, it can be used in workflows that require category metadata for display or processing purposes.
Use Case Examples
- Fetch category details by providing a valid category ID to display category information in a dashboard.
- Use the node to verify if a category exists before performing further operations related to that category.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Category ID | The numeric ID of the category to retrieve. This is a required parameter and must be greater than 0. |
Output
JSON
found- Indicates if the category was found (false if not found).category_id- The ID of the category requested.statusCode- HTTP status code returned by the API (e.g., 404 if category not found).message- Message describing the result, such as 'Category not found' if applicable.
- If found, the output JSON contains detailed category information such as name, color, icon, and associated links count.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Qlynk API authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Error if 'category_id' parameter is missing or less than or equal to 0: Ensure a valid category ID is provided.
- If the category is not found, the node returns a JSON with 'found' set to false and statusCode 404, indicating the category does not exist.
- Network or API errors will throw exceptions unless 'Continue On Fail' is enabled, in which case errors are returned in the output JSON.
Links
- Qlynk API Categories Documentation - Official documentation for the Qlynk API endpoint used to retrieve category details.