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Overview
The "Mailgroup" node allows users to interact with a mailgroup instance, specifically managing mailing lists and subscribers within that system. The "Get List" operation retrieves detailed information about a specific mailing list by its ID. This is useful in scenarios where you want to fetch the configuration or metadata of a particular mailing list for reporting, synchronization, or further processing.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching a mailing list's details before updating it.
- Retrieving list information to display in a dashboard.
- Using the list data as part of an automation workflow to segment or target subscribers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ID | The unique identifier of the mailing list object to retrieve. This is a required string input. |
Output
The output JSON contains the detailed information of the requested mailing list. This typically includes all properties and metadata associated with the list such as its name, description, creation date, subscriber count, and any other relevant attributes defined by the mailgroup API.
If the node supports binary data output (not evident from the provided code), it would represent attachments or media related to the list, but this is not indicated here.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential with username and password authentication to connect to the mailgroup API.
- The base URL for API requests is dynamically constructed from the domain provided in credentials.
- The node depends on the mailgroup API being accessible and properly configured with valid credentials.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing ID: If the ID property is empty or incorrect, the node will fail to retrieve the list. Ensure the ID is correct and corresponds to an existing mailing list.
- Authentication errors: Incorrect username, password, or domain in credentials will cause authentication failures. Verify credentials are accurate.
- API connectivity issues: Network problems or incorrect base URL can prevent successful API calls. Confirm the domain is reachable and the API endpoint is correct.
- Permission issues: The authenticated user must have sufficient permissions to access the mailing list data.
Common error messages might include:
- "Unauthorized" or "Authentication failed": Check credentials.
- "Not Found" or "List does not exist": Verify the ID.
- "Network Error": Check internet connection and API availability.
Links and References
- Mailgroup API documentation (refer to official docs for detailed API endpoints and data structures)
- n8n documentation on creating and using custom nodes with API credentials