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Overview

This node interacts with the Fider API to manage posts, comments, users, and samples within a Fider instance. Specifically, for the Post - Create operation, it allows users to create new posts by providing essential details such as the post's title and description.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Automating the creation of feedback or suggestion posts in a community-driven platform.
  • Integrating external systems to submit user-generated content directly into Fider.
  • Streamlining content management workflows by programmatically adding posts without manual input.

For example, a company could use this node to automatically create posts based on customer feedback collected from other channels, ensuring all suggestions are centralized in their Fider board.

Properties

Name Meaning
Title The title of the post to be created.
Description A detailed description or body content of the post.
URL The target URL related to the post (required but not specifically used in create post).
Flattened Output Boolean flag indicating whether the output data should be flattened (true/false).

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the newly created post(s). Each output item contains the full details of the created post as returned by the Fider API. This typically includes fields like post ID, title, description, creation date, and other metadata.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Fider API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node depends on internal helper functions (createNewPost) that handle the API request to create posts.
  • Network access to the Fider instance is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Missing required parameters such as "Title" or "Description" will cause the node to fail.
    • Invalid or expired API credentials will result in authentication errors.
    • Network connectivity problems can prevent communication with the Fider API.

  • Error messages:

    • Errors thrown by the node typically contain the message from the underlying API response.
    • If the node is set to continue on failure, errors will be included in the output JSON under an error field.

  • Resolutions:

    • Ensure all required fields are filled before execution.
    • Verify that the API key credential is valid and has sufficient permissions.
    • Check network settings and firewall rules to allow outbound requests to the Fider API endpoint.

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