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User → Get
AI-generatedOverview
This node is designed to retrieve a specific user from a data source by their unique identifier (ID). It is useful in scenarios where you need to fetch detailed information about a particular user, such as in user management systems, customer support tools, or any application requiring user data retrieval by ID.
Use Case Examples
- Fetching user details for profile display in an application.
- Retrieving user information for administrative purposes or audits.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ID | The unique identifier (primary key) of the user to retrieve. This is a required field to specify which user to get. |
Output
JSON
id- The unique identifier of the user.email- The email address of the user.first_name- The first name of the user.last_name- The last name of the user.role- The role assigned to the user.status- The current status of the user (e.g., active, inactive).
Dependencies
- An API key credential or authentication token to access the user data source.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the provided user ID is valid and exists in the data source to avoid 'user not found' errors.
- Check that the API credentials or authentication tokens are correctly configured and have sufficient permissions to read user data.
- Verify network connectivity to the data source if requests time out or fail.
Links
- Directus Users API Documentation - Official documentation for user-related API endpoints in Directus, useful for understanding the data structure and available operations.