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Application → Create

AI-generated

Overview

This node interacts with the dots.eco API to create a new application within the dots.eco platform. It is useful for automating the creation of applications that are part of the dots.eco ecosystem, allowing users to specify details such as the application name, company ownership, sharing information, logos, descriptions, and download links. Practical examples include setting up new impact-tracking applications for companies or projects that want to engage users in environmental actions.

Use Case Examples

  1. Creating a new application named 'My App' for a specific company with a custom share title and message.
  2. Adding an application with a logo and social media image URL for better branding and sharing.
  3. Setting up download links and hashtags for social media sharing to promote the application.

Properties

Name Meaning
Name The name of the application as shown in dots.eco.
Company ID The ID of the company that owns the application, must be a positive integer.
Share Title The default title used when the application is shared on social media or other platforms.
Share Body The default message shown when the application is shared, describing the impact or purpose.
Logo URL An optional public URL pointing to the application's logo image for branding purposes.
Social Media Image URL An optional public URL for an image used in social sharing previews to enhance visual appeal.
Description An optional text description explaining what the application does and its purpose, shown in dots.eco.
Download A collection of optional download link details including a title and URL for users to download the application.
Share Hashtag An optional hashtag appended to share content to promote the application on social media.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the created application.
  • name - The name of the created application.
  • companyId - The ID of the company that owns the application.
  • shareTitle - The default share title of the application.
  • shareBody - The default share message of the application.
  • logo - The URL of the application's logo image.
  • socialMediaImage - The URL of the social media preview image.
  • descriptionText - The description text of the application.
  • download
    • title - The title of the download link, if provided.
    • url - The URL of the download link, if provided.
  • shareHashtag - The hashtag used for sharing the application.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for dots.eco API authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues include missing required parameters such as 'Name' or 'Company ID', which will cause the API request to fail.
  • Invalid URLs for logo or social media images may result in errors or the images not displaying correctly.
  • If the API key credential is invalid or missing, authentication errors will occur.
  • Error messages from the API will be returned in the node output if 'Continue On Fail' is enabled, otherwise the node execution will stop with an error.

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