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Overview
The "Scrape Creators" node enables users to retrieve real-time social media data from multiple platforms, including Facebook. Specifically, the "Get Facebook Post" operation allows fetching detailed information about a particular Facebook post by providing its URL. This node is useful for marketers, analysts, or developers who want to programmatically access and analyze social media content without using official APIs directly.
Practical examples include:
- Extracting post content and metadata for sentiment analysis.
- Monitoring competitor posts or public pages.
- Archiving posts for compliance or record-keeping.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| URL | The URL of the Facebook profile or post to fetch data from. This should be a valid Facebook post URL. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing detailed information about the requested Facebook post. This typically includes fields such as post content, author details, timestamps, reactions, comments count, and other metadata provided by the scraping service.
If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown in the code), it would likely represent media content like images or videos attached to the post.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for accessing the Scrape Creators API.
- The node sends requests to
https://api.scrapecreators.comwith appropriate headers including the API key. - Users must configure the API key credential within n8n to authenticate requests.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid URL: If the provided Facebook post URL is malformed or inaccessible, the node may return an error or empty data. Ensure the URL is correct and publicly accessible.
- API Key Issues: Missing or invalid API keys will cause authentication errors. Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and active.
- Rate Limits: The external API might enforce rate limits; excessive requests could lead to temporary blocking.
- Data Changes: Since the node relies on scraping, changes in Facebook's page structure may affect data extraction accuracy.
Links and References
- Scrape Creators API Documentation (general reference for the API used)
- Facebook Post URLs Format (guidance on valid Facebook post URLs)