n8n-nodes-visualping

This is an n8n community node that integrates Visualping with your n8n workflows, allowing you to trigger workflows when website changes are detected.

Visualping is a web monitoring service that tracks changes on websites and sends notifications, while n8n is a fair-code licensed workflow automation platform that allows you to connect various services.

Table of contents

• Installation
• Operations
• Credentials
• Compatibility
• Usage
• Resources
• Version History
• Troubleshooting

Installation

Follow the installation guide in the n8n community nodes documentation.

Operations

This node provides a trigger operation for Visualping.

Triggers

• Visualping Trigger: Automatically starts an n8n workflow when a Visualping job detects changes on a monitored website
  • Configure webhook notifications for specific Visualping jobs
  • Receive change detection events in real-time
  • Supports job selection from list or by ID

Credentials

To use this node, you need to authenticate with your Visualping account:

1. Email and Password Authentication
   • Configure your Visualping account credentials in the n8n credentials section under Visualping Credentials API
   • Provide your Visualping account email and password

Compatibility

This node has been tested with n8n version 1.57.0 and requires Node.js version 20.15 or higher.

Usage

1. Create a Visualping Job: Set up a new monitoring job on Visualping to track changes on your target website.
2. Set up a workflow: Create a new workflow in n8n.
3. Add the Visualping Trigger node: Insert the Visualping Trigger node into your workflow.
4. Configure credentials: Enter your Visualping account email and password.
5. Select a job: Choose the Visualping job you want to monitor for changes.
6. Configure the trigger: The node will automatically set up webhook notifications for the selected job.
7. Execute the workflow: The workflow will trigger whenever Visualping detects changes on the monitored website.

Resources

• n8n Community Nodes Documentation
• Visualping API Documentation
• Visualping Authentication Guide

Version history

Track changes and updates to the node here.

Troubleshooting

Common issues

1. Authentication errors

   • Verify your Visualping email and password are correct
   • Ensure your Visualping account is active

2. Job not found

   • Verify the job ID format (should be numeric)
   • Check if the job exists in your Visualping account
   • Ensure you have access to the job

3. Webhook configuration issues

   • Check that your n8n instance is accessible from the internet
   • Verify the webhook URL is correctly configured
   • Review Visualping job settings for webhook notifications

Getting help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check the Visualping API documentation
2. Review the n8n Community Nodes documentation
3. Open an issue in the GitHub repository