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Halo PSA

Consume Halo PSA API

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Attachment → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Halo PSA API to perform various operations on different resources. Specifically, for the Attachment resource and the Post Undefined operation, it sends a POST request with a JSON body to create or update attachment-related data using the API.

Typical use cases include automating the management of attachments within the Halo PSA system, such as adding external links or new external link metadata to an attachment. This can be useful in workflows where attachments need to be programmatically updated or linked to external resources.

Example scenario: Automatically attaching external reference links to tickets or assets managed in Halo PSA when certain conditions are met in your workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object representing the payload sent in the POST request. It typically includes fields like new_external_link (an object) and external_links (an array of objects). The user provides this JSON to define what data should be posted to the Attachment endpoint.

The property expects a JSON input, which is parsed and sent as the request body.

Output

The node outputs the JSON response returned by the Halo PSA API after performing the POST request. The output structure corresponds directly to the API's response for the attachment operation, which may include details about the created or updated attachment, confirmation messages, or error information.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid credentials for the Halo PSA API, including:
    • Base URL of the Halo PSA instance.
    • Tenant identifier.
    • Client ID.
    • Client Secret.
  • These credentials must be configured in n8n prior to using the node.
  • The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the Halo PSA REST API.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!
    This error occurs if the node cannot retrieve the required API credentials. Ensure that the API key credential is properly set up and assigned to the node.

  • Resource or Operation not found
    If the specified resource or operation does not exist, verify that the correct resource ("Attachment") and operation ("Post Undefined") are selected.

  • JSON parsing errors
    Since the "Body" property expects valid JSON, malformed JSON will cause errors. Validate the JSON syntax before running the node.

  • API request failures
    Network issues, invalid credentials, or incorrect API endpoint URLs can cause request failures. Check the base URL, tenant, client ID, and secret for correctness.

  • Continue On Fail behavior
    If enabled, the node will return error messages in the output JSON instead of stopping execution, allowing workflows to handle errors gracefully.

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