AvantGuard - ClerkChat

Overview

This node allows you to search for a public contact by their email address. It is useful in scenarios where you need to retrieve contact information from a public directory or database based on an email query. For example, you might use it to verify if a user’s email exists in a public contact list or to fetch associated details before proceeding with further automation steps.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the search results for the contact associated with the provided email. The exact structure depends on the external API response but typically includes contact details such as name, email, phone number, and other public information fields. There is no indication that binary data is returned.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authentication to the external service.
• The base URL for the API is configured via credentials.
• Depends on an external REST API endpoint that supports searching contacts by email.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:
  • Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication errors.
  • Providing an invalid or empty email may result in no data found or error responses.
  • Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
• Error messages:
  • Authentication failures usually indicate incorrect or missing API keys.
  • "Contact not found" or empty results mean the email does not exist in the public directory.
  • Timeout or network errors suggest connectivity issues; retry or check network settings.

Links and References

• Refer to the external API documentation for detailed information about the contact search endpoint and response schema.
• n8n documentation on how to configure API credentials and use HTTP request nodes for similar integrations.