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Overview

This node interacts with the Fider API, a platform for collecting and managing user feedback through posts, comments, and votes. Specifically, the Post - Get operation retrieves posts from the Fider system.

Typical use cases include:

  • Fetching a specific post by its ID to display detailed feedback or issue information.
  • Retrieving posts programmatically to integrate feedback into other systems or dashboards.
  • Automating workflows that depend on the content or status of posts in Fider.

For example, you might use this node to get the details of a feature request post by its ID and then trigger notifications or further processing based on the post's content.

Properties

Name Meaning
Post ID The numeric identifier of the post to retrieve. Required for operations like get, edit, delete, and vote on posts.
URL The target URL to visit (used across multiple resources). For the Post resource, it may be used internally or for reference.
Flattened Output Boolean flag indicating whether to flatten the output data structure for easier consumption. Defaults to true.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing posts retrieved from the Fider API.

  • The json field contains the post data returned by the API.
  • If "Flattened Output" is enabled, nested structures within the post data are simplified into a flat key-value format for easier access.
  • No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Example output snippet (simplified):

{
  "id": 123,
  "title": "Feature request: Dark mode",
  "description": "Please add a dark mode to improve usability at night.",
  "votes": 42,
  "status": "open",
  "created_at": "2023-01-15T12:34:56Z"
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests to the Fider API.
  • Depends on the external Fider API service being accessible.
  • No additional environment variables are required beyond standard API authentication setup.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Post ID: The node requires a valid numeric Post ID for the get operation; ensure this is provided.
    • API authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
    • Network connectivity problems: Ensure the Fider API endpoint is reachable from the n8n instance.

  • Error messages:

    • "Post not found": Indicates the specified Post ID does not exist. Check the ID value.
    • "Authentication failed": Suggests invalid or missing API credentials. Reconfigure the API key.
    • Timeout or network errors: May require checking firewall rules or API availability.

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