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Overview

This node integrates with the Canvas LMS API to manage user data, specifically allowing you to update existing users. The "User Update" operation lets you modify a user's full name and email address by specifying their unique user ID.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Synchronizing user information from an external system into Canvas LMS.
  • Correcting or updating user details such as name changes or email updates.
  • Automating bulk user profile updates in educational institutions using workflows.

For example, if a student's email changes, you can use this node to update their Canvas profile automatically without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
User ID The unique identifier of the user to update in Canvas LMS.
User Name The full name of the user to set or update.
Email The email address of the user to set or update.

Output

The node outputs JSON data under the json field containing a data property. This data property holds the response from the Canvas LMS API representing the updated user object. The structure typically includes user details such as id, name, email, and other metadata returned by the API.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Example output snippet (simplified):

{
  "data": {
    "id": "12345",
    "name": "Updated User Name",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    ...
  }
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating requests to the Canvas LMS API.
  • The node expects the Canvas LMS base URL and access token to be configured in the credentials.
  • Network connectivity to the Canvas LMS instance is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid User ID: If the provided user ID does not exist, the API will return an error. Verify the user ID is correct.
  • Authentication Errors: Ensure the API key credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to update user data.
  • Missing Required Fields: The node requires User ID, User Name, and Email. Omitting any will cause errors.
  • API Rate Limits: Frequent updates may hit Canvas API rate limits; consider adding delays or batching updates.
  • Error Messages: Errors from the Canvas API are wrapped and reported with context indicating the resource ("user") and operation ("update"). Review the error message for specifics.

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