Agent → Talk To
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the Dust API to send a message to a specified agent and receive the agent's response. It is useful for automating conversations with AI agents, such as customer support bots or virtual assistants, within workflows. For example, you can send a user query to an AI agent and get the agent's reply for further processing or decision-making.
Use Case Examples
- Sending a customer query to an AI support agent and retrieving the response.
- Automating chat interactions with a virtual assistant for task management.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Message | The message content to send to the agent. |
| Agent Name or ID | The identifier of the agent to which the message is sent, selectable from a list or specified via expression. |
| Additional Fields | Optional user-related metadata such as username, email, and timezone to provide context for the conversation. |
Output
JSON
agentMessage- The response message(s) from the agent.conversationUrl- URL to view the conversation in the Dust workspace.userMessage- The original user message sent to the agent.
Dependencies
- Dust API credentials including workspace ID and region
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include authentication failures due to incorrect or missing API credentials. Ensure the Dust API credentials are correctly configured.
- Network errors or incorrect workspace or agent IDs can cause request failures. Verify the workspace ID and agent configuration ID are valid.
- If no agent message is returned, the response will indicate 'No message returned'. This might happen if the agent did not generate a reply.
Links
- n8n Dust Node Documentation - Official documentation for the Dust node in n8n.
- Dust API Documentation - Official API documentation for Dust, providing details on endpoints and usage.