Overview

This node interacts with the Active Collab API to retrieve details about a specific task within a project. It is useful for scenarios where you need to fetch task information by providing the project ID and the task name, such as tracking task progress, displaying task details in dashboards, or integrating task data into other workflows.

Use Case Examples

1. Retrieve details of a task named 'Design Homepage' in project ID 123 to display its status and due date.
2. Fetch task information to update a project management dashboard with the latest task details.

Properties

Output

JSON

• json
  • id - The unique identifier of the retrieved task.
  • name - The name of the task.
  • body - The description or body content of the task.
  • project_id - The ID of the project the task belongs to.
  • status - The current status of the task (e.g., pending, completed).
  • due_on - The due date of the task.
  • assignee_id - The ID of the user assigned to the task.

Dependencies

• Active Collab API credentials (email and password) are required for authentication.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues include authentication failures due to incorrect API credentials. Verify the email and password used for the Active Collab API credentials.
• Errors may occur if the project ID or task name is incorrect or does not exist. Ensure the provided project ID and task name are valid and exist in the Active Collab system.
• Network or API endpoint issues can cause request failures. Check network connectivity and API endpoint availability.
• If the API returns an error status, the node throws a NodeApiError with the message from the API. Review the error message for specific issues and adjust parameters accordingly.

Links

• Active Collab API Documentation - Official documentation for the Active Collab API, useful for understanding available endpoints and parameters.