Overview

This node operation lists all placeholders for a specified automation in DocsAutomator. It is useful when you want to retrieve the available placeholders that can be used in document templates associated with an automation. For example, you might use this to dynamically fetch placeholders before generating documents to ensure you map the correct data fields.

Use Case Examples

1. List placeholders for a given automation to see which fields can be used in document templates.
2. Fetch placeholders to dynamically build a form or UI for user input based on the automation's placeholders.

Properties

Output

JSON

• placeholders - The list of placeholders available for the specified automation, typically returned as an object or array of placeholder names and details.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for DocsAutomator API authentication.

Troubleshooting

• If no automation is selected, the node throws an error prompting to select an automation.
• If the API request fails, the node may throw an error indicating failure to fetch placeholders; check API credentials and network connectivity.
• If no placeholders are found, the output will indicate an empty list, which might mean the automation has no placeholders defined.

Links

• DocsAutomator API - List Placeholders - Official API documentation for listing placeholders in DocsAutomator.