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Overview

This node integrates with the Printcart API to perform various operations related to digital assets and e-commerce resources. Specifically, for the Clipart resource and the Get Clipart Detail operation, it retrieves detailed information about a specific clipart image by its ID.

Typical use cases include:

  • Fetching metadata or properties of a particular clipart image stored in Printcart.
  • Integrating clipart details into workflows that automate design, product customization, or digital asset management.
  • Using clipart details to dynamically update or display images in an e-commerce platform or design tool.

Example: You have a clipart ID from your Printcart account and want to retrieve its full details (such as name, URL, dimensions) to use in a design automation workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method of authentication; currently supports "API Token" for accessing the Printcart API.
Clipart ID The unique identifier of the clipart image whose details you want to retrieve. Required.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object containing the detailed information of the requested clipart image as returned by the Printcart API. This typically includes fields such as:

  • Clipart metadata (e.g., ID, name, description)
  • URLs or paths to the clipart image files
  • Additional attributes related to the clipart (e.g., tags, categories)

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API token credential for authenticating requests to the Printcart API.
  • The node makes HTTP GET requests to the endpoint:
    https://{sid}:{secret}@api.printcart.com/v1/cliparts/{clipartId}
    where {sid} and {secret} are obtained from the API token credentials.
  • Proper configuration of the API token credential in n8n is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid or missing Clipart ID: Ensure the Clipart ID property is provided and correctly formatted. Missing or incorrect IDs will cause the API to return errors.
  • Authentication errors: Verify that the API token credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to access clipart details.
  • Network or API errors: Check network connectivity and Printcart API status if requests fail.
  • Error messages: The node may throw errors if the API returns non-200 responses. Review error messages for clues, such as "Not Found" (invalid clipart ID) or "Unauthorized" (authentication issues).
  • Use the node's "Continue On Fail" option to handle errors gracefully within workflows.

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