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Simplified

Simplified

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Overview

The node named "Simplified" integrates with a social media management service to perform operations related to social media accounts and posts. Specifically, for the Social Media resource and the Get Connected Accounts operation, it retrieves a list of connected social media accounts from the external service.

This node is useful in scenarios where you want to automate workflows involving multiple social media platforms by fetching the accounts linked to your service credentials. For example, before posting content or analyzing account data, you can use this node to dynamically get all available accounts to select from or process further.

Practical examples:

  • Automatically retrieve all Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other social media accounts connected to your profile.
  • Use the retrieved accounts to create targeted posts or gather analytics in subsequent workflow steps.
  • Dynamically populate UI elements or options in other nodes based on the connected accounts.

Properties

Name Meaning
Media A collection of media items (images, videos) specified by URL or AssetId to be included in posts. Multiple media items can be added.
Google My Business Settings Configuration specific to Google My Business posts, including post type (Standard, Event, Offer), title, call to action type and URL, coupon code, start/end dates, terms and conditions, and redeem online URL for offers.
TikTok Personal Settings Settings for TikTok personal account posts, including post type (video/photo), privacy settings, brand content flags, comment/duet/stitch disabling, and channel (direct/reminder).
Threads Settings Channel selection for Threads posts (direct or reminder).
YouTube Settings YouTube post configuration such as post type (video/short), title, license type, privacy status, and whether the video is made for kids.
Facebook Settings Post type selection for Facebook (post, story, reel).
LinkedIn Settings Audience selection for LinkedIn posts (public, connections, logged in users).
Instagram Settings Instagram post type (post, story, reel) and reel-specific settings like audio name and whether to share to feed.
Pinterest Settings Pin settings including link, title, and image alt text.
TikTok Business Settings Similar to TikTok personal but for business accounts, with post type, privacy, brand content flags, comment/duet/stitch disabling, and channel selection.

Note: The above properties are part of the broader node configuration for creating posts. For the Get Connected Accounts operation specifically, the main input parameter is the network (social media platform) to filter which accounts to retrieve.

Output

The output of the Get Connected Accounts operation is a JSON array under the json field containing the list of connected social media accounts. Each account object typically includes:

  • id: Unique identifier of the account.
  • name: Display name of the account.
  • type: Type of the social media account (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).

This structured output allows downstream nodes or processes to reference specific accounts for posting or analysis.

The node does not output binary data for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authentication with the Simplified social media service.
  • Network connectivity to the Simplified API endpoint.
  • Proper configuration of the API base URL and credentials within n8n.

Troubleshooting

  • Could not load accounts. Check your API credentials or network connection.
    This error indicates failure to fetch accounts, likely due to invalid API credentials or network issues. Verify that the API key is correct and that the service is reachable.

  • Execution failed: [error message]
    Generic execution errors may occur if the API response is malformed or if required parameters are missing. Ensure all required inputs are provided and valid.

  • Failed to parse date string (relevant for scheduling posts)
    If scheduling posts, ensure date/time strings are in a valid format recognized by the node.

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