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Overview

The "Scrape Creators" node provides real-time social media data scraping capabilities across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn Ad Library. Specifically, the "Get Ad Details" operation under the LinkedIn Ad Library resource allows users to retrieve detailed information about a specific LinkedIn advertisement by providing its URL.

This node is beneficial for marketers, analysts, and researchers who want to gather insights on LinkedIn ads without manual browsing. For example, a user can input the URL of a LinkedIn ad to extract metadata such as ad content, targeting details, and performance metrics (depending on API response), enabling competitive analysis or campaign monitoring.

Properties

Name Meaning
URL The URL of the LinkedIn ad to get details for. This must be a valid LinkedIn ad library URL, e.g., https://www.linkedin.com/ad-library/detail/726178896.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the detailed information of the specified LinkedIn ad. The exact structure depends on the external API's response but typically includes fields such as:

  • Ad content and creative details
  • Advertiser information
  • Targeting parameters
  • Performance metrics (impressions, clicks, etc.)
  • Date ranges and status

If the API supports it, binary data output is not expected for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active API key credential for the Scrape Creators service.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the Scrape Creators API endpoint at https://api.scrapecreators.com.
  • Proper configuration of the API key in n8n credentials is necessary for authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid URL Error: If the provided URL is malformed or does not correspond to a LinkedIn ad, the API may return an error. Ensure the URL matches the expected LinkedIn ad library format.
  • Authentication Errors: Missing or incorrect API key will cause authentication failures. Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up.
  • Rate Limits: The external API might enforce rate limits; excessive requests could lead to temporary blocking.
  • Empty or Unexpected Response: If the ad details are not available or the ad has been removed, the response might be empty or incomplete.

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