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Overview

This node allows users to interact with WebDAV servers for file operations, specifically here focusing on creating directories. The "Create Directory" operation sends a request to the WebDAV server to create a new directory at a specified path. This is useful in scenarios where automated workflows need to organize files or prepare folder structures remotely before uploading or managing files.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically creating project folders on a remote WebDAV server when a new project is initiated.
  • Organizing backups by creating dated directories before transferring files.
  • Setting up user-specific directories dynamically in a shared WebDAV environment.

Properties

Name Meaning
Path The server-relative path of the directory to create on the WebDAV server. Must start with "/". Spaces and special characters are automatically URL-encoded. Example: /path/to/new/directory

Output

The output JSON object for the "Create Directory" operation contains:

  • success: A boolean indicating whether the directory was successfully created (true if HTTP status code is 201).
  • statusCode: The HTTP status code returned by the WebDAV server.
  • path: The directory path that was requested to be created.

Example output JSON:

{
  "success": true,
  "statusCode": 201,
  "path": "/path/to/new/directory"
}

No binary data is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential configured with the WebDAV server's base URL and authentication details.
  • The base URL must include the protocol (http:// or https://) and be correctly set in the credentials.
  • The node uses standard WebDAV HTTP methods and XML bodies for communication.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Base URL: If the base URL in credentials is missing or does not start with http:// or https://, the node will throw an error. Ensure the URL includes the protocol.
  • Absolute URLs in Path: Paths must be server-relative starting with /. Absolute URLs in the path parameter cause errors.
  • Connection Errors: Common network issues such as host not found, connection refused, or timeout will produce descriptive error messages. Verify server hostname, network connectivity, and firewall settings.
  • Permission Issues: If the WebDAV server denies directory creation, the response status code will indicate failure (not 201). Check user permissions on the server.
  • Continue On Fail: If enabled, the node will continue processing other items even if one fails, returning error details in the output.

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