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Overview

This node sends a video status update to specified contacts within a given session. It is useful for sharing video content as a status update in messaging or social media platforms that support video statuses. For example, a user can send a video clip to selected contacts as a status update in a chat application.

Use Case Examples

  1. Sending a promotional video as a status update to a list of contacts.
  2. Sharing a personal video status with friends in a messaging app.

Properties

Name Meaning
Session The name of the session to use for sending the video status.
File The video file to send, including its mimetype, filename, and URL.
Contacts The list of contacts to whom the video status will be sent.
Caption An optional caption to accompany the video status.
Request Options Additional settings for the request such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy, and timeout.

Output

JSON

  • statusId - Identifier of the sent video status.
  • session - The session name used to send the status.
  • file
    • mimetype - MIME type of the sent video file.
    • filename - Filename of the sent video file.
    • url - URL of the sent video file.
  • contacts - List of contacts the status was sent to.
  • caption - Caption text sent with the video status.
  • timestamp - Timestamp when the status was sent.

Dependencies

  • An API key credential or session authentication to send video status via the messaging platform.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the session name is valid and active; invalid sessions will cause failures.
  • Verify the video file URL is accessible and the mimetype is correct to avoid upload errors.
  • Check that the contacts list is properly formatted JSON; malformed JSON will cause errors.
  • If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option, but be aware of security risks.
  • Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow; increase the timeout setting if needed.

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