Actions5
- Name API Actions
- Links API Actions
- Text API Actions
Overview
This node interacts with the "Name API" to retrieve names based on an optional search string. It is useful when you want to look up or filter inventory items by name, for example, searching a database or list of entities by partial or full name matches.
A practical use case would be querying a product catalog or user directory where you provide a search term and get back matching names.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | An optional search string used to filter or look up names in the inventory. If left empty, it may return all available names or no filtering will be applied. |
Output
The output contains a JSON field with the results of the name lookup. This typically includes an array or list of names matching the search criteria provided. The exact structure depends on the underlying API response but generally consists of objects representing individual names or entries.
No binary data output is indicated.
Dependencies
- Requires access to the external "Name API" service.
- Needs proper API authentication configured via an API key or token (not explicitly shown in the code snippet).
- The base URL for the API can be customized; otherwise, it defaults to a preset endpoint.
Troubleshooting
- Empty or no results: Ensure the search string is correctly specified and that the API service is reachable.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the required API credentials are set up properly in n8n.
- Network issues: Check connectivity to the API endpoint.
- Invalid input: The "Name" property must be a string; invalid types may cause errors.
Links and References
- Refer to the official documentation of the "Name API" for detailed information on query parameters and response formats.
- n8n documentation on creating and configuring API nodes: https://docs.n8n.io/nodes/creating-nodes/