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Consume Directus API

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Activity → Create

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Overview

This node creates a new activity comment on a specified item within a collection. It is useful for adding comments or notes to items in a database or project management system, supporting Markdown formatting for rich text comments.

Use Case Examples

  1. Adding a comment to a project task to provide updates or feedback.
  2. Creating a note on a customer record in a CRM system to log interactions.

Properties

Name Meaning
Item Primary Key of the item to comment on, specifying which item the comment is related to.
Comment The content of the comment to be added, supporting Markdown formatting for rich text.
Collection Name The collection in which the item resides, indicating the context or category of the item.
JSON/RAW Parameters Flag to determine whether the parameters should be set via UI fields or as raw JSON input.
Body Parameters Body parameters provided as JSON or RAW input when JSON/RAW mode is enabled.
Additional Fields Optional additional fields such as metadata to include in the response.

Output

JSON

  • id - Identifier of the created activity comment.
  • item - Primary Key of the item the comment was added to.
  • comment - Content of the comment added.
  • collection - Collection name where the item resides.
  • meta - Optional metadata returned in the response.

Dependencies

  • An API key credential or authentication token for the Directus API.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the 'Item' primary key is valid and exists in the specified collection to avoid errors.
  • If using JSON/RAW parameters, verify the JSON syntax is correct to prevent parsing errors.
  • Check that the collection name is correctly specified and accessible with the provided credentials.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, invalid item IDs, or malformed JSON input. Verify credentials and input data accordingly.

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