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Overview

The node integrates with the Minimax API via UseAPI to perform various operations related to video and media management. Specifically, for the Retrieve Video operation under the Minimax resource, it fetches detailed information about a specific video by its ID.

This node is beneficial in scenarios where you need to programmatically access metadata or status of videos managed within the Minimax platform, such as retrieving processing results, checking video availability, or integrating video data into automated workflows.

Practical example:
You have an automation that triggers when a new video is created in Minimax. Later in the workflow, you want to retrieve the video's details (e.g., URL, status, duration) using its unique Video ID to send notifications or update a database.

Properties

Name Meaning
Video ID The unique identifier of the video to retrieve from Minimax. This is a required string input.

Output

  • The output JSON contains the full response from the Minimax API endpoint for the requested video.
  • It typically includes all available metadata about the video such as its ID, status, creation date, URLs, duration, and any other relevant attributes provided by the Minimax service.
  • The node does not explicitly handle binary data for this operation; the output is purely JSON metadata.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for Minimax configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
  • Uses the UseAPI service endpoints (https://api.useapi.net/v1) to proxy requests to Minimax.
  • No additional environment variables are needed beyond the API key credential setup.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or invalid Video ID: If the Video ID parameter is empty or incorrect, the API will likely return an error or no data. Ensure the Video ID is correct and exists in your Minimax account.
  • Authentication errors: If the API key credential is missing, invalid, or expired, the request will fail with authorization errors. Verify your Minimax API token is correctly set in the node credentials.
  • Network or API errors: Temporary network issues or API downtime can cause failures. Check the error messages and retry if necessary.
  • Error handling: If the node encounters an error during execution, it can either throw the error or continue on fail depending on the node settings. Error details include HTTP status codes and response bodies for debugging.

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