Actions101
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- š„ļø Sessions Actions
- š Auth Actions
- š¼ļø Screenshot Actions
- š¢ Channels Actions
- š¢ Status Actions
- š¬ Chats Actions
- š¤ Contacts Actions
- š„ Groups Actions
- ā Presence Actions
- š·ļø Labels Actions
- š Observability Actions
Overview
This node operation creates a new channel within a specified session. It is useful for automating the setup of communication channels in applications that require organized messaging or broadcasting, such as team collaboration tools, customer support platforms, or social media management systems. For example, a user can create a channel named 'Marketing Updates' with a description and a picture to share marketing-related information with a specific group.
Use Case Examples
- Create a new channel named 'Project Alpha' in the 'Development' session with a description and a custom picture.
- Automate the creation of announcement channels for different departments in a company session.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session | The name of the session in which the channel will be created. This is a required string input. |
| Name | The name of the channel to be created. This is a required string input. |
| Description | A description for the channel. This is an optional string input providing additional details about the channel. |
| Picture | A JSON object representing the channel's picture, including MIME type, filename, and URL. This is optional and allows setting a visual identifier for the channel. |
| Request Options | Settings to control request behavior such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy usage, and timeout duration. These options help customize how the API requests are sent. |
Output
JSON
id- Unique identifier of the created channel.name- Name of the created channel.description- Description of the created channel.picture- Picture details of the created channel, including MIME type, filename, and URL.session- The session name in which the channel was created.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication to the backend service managing channels.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid session names or missing required properties like 'Name' which will cause the API to reject the request.
- SSL certificate validation errors can occur if the server uses a self-signed or invalid certificate; enabling 'Ignore SSL Issues' can bypass this but is insecure.
- Timeout errors may happen if the server is slow or unreachable; increasing the timeout setting can help.
- Proxy misconfiguration can lead to failed requests; ensure proxy settings are correct if used.
Links
- API Documentation for Channel Creation - Official API documentation detailing the channel creation endpoint and required parameters.