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Overview
The "Mailgroup" node allows interaction with a mailgroup service instance, enabling users to manage mailing lists and related entities. Specifically, the "Create List" operation under the "List" resource lets users create a new mailing list by sending a JSON body describing the list details. This node is useful for automating email marketing workflows, managing subscriber groups, or integrating mailing list management into broader automation processes.
Practical examples include:
- Creating a new mailing list for a marketing campaign.
- Automating list creation when onboarding new clients or projects.
- Integrating list management with CRM or customer support systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Json Body | The JSON object containing the details of the mailing list to be created. Users provide the full JSON structure required by the API for creating a list. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the mailgroup API after attempting to create the list. This typically includes information about the newly created list such as its ID, name, status, and any other metadata returned by the API.
If the node supports binary data output (not evident in the provided code), it would represent attachments or files related to the mailing list, but this is not indicated here.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the mailgroup service.
- Needs configuration of the mailgroup API domain, username, and password credentials within n8n.
- The base URL for API requests is constructed dynamically from the configured domain credential.
- The node depends on several internal modules handling operations and resources related to lists, subscribers, settings, and admin functions.
Troubleshooting
- Authentication errors: Ensure that the API credentials (domain, username, password) are correctly set up in n8n. Incorrect credentials will cause authentication failures.
- Invalid JSON Body: The "Json Body" property must be a valid JSON object matching the API's expected schema. Malformed JSON or missing required fields will result in API errors.
- API endpoint issues: Verify that the domain URL does not have trailing slashes as the code removes them before appending
/api. - Network connectivity: Confirm that n8n can reach the mailgroup API endpoint without firewall or network restrictions.
Common error messages might include unauthorized access, invalid request payload, or resource not found, which usually relate to misconfiguration or incorrect input data.
Links and References
- Mailgroup API documentation (refer to official docs for detailed JSON schema and API endpoints)
- n8n documentation on creating custom nodes and using credentials
- JSON formatting guides for constructing valid request bodies