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Halo PSA

Consume Halo PSA API

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Uname Notification → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Halo PSA API, allowing users to perform various operations on different resources within the Halo PSA system. Specifically, for the "Uname Notification" resource and the "Post Undefined" operation, it sends a POST request with a JSON body containing arrays of agents, conditions, roles, and user roles. This can be used to create or update notifications or related configurations in Halo PSA.

Common scenarios include automating notification setups based on dynamic criteria, managing user roles and conditions programmatically, or integrating Halo PSA notifications into broader workflows.

Example use case: Automatically posting notification settings when certain triggers occur in your IT service management process, ensuring that the right agents and roles are notified under specified conditions.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object defining the notification details. It includes arrays for agents, conditions, roles, and user_roles. Each array contains objects specifying the respective entities involved in the notification setup. The property expects a valid JSON structure.

The default value is:

{
  "agents": [
    {}
  ],
  "conditions": [
    {}
  ],
  "roles": [
    {}
  ],
  "user_roles": [
    {}
  ]
}

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to each input item processed. Each output item contains:

  • json: The parsed response from the Halo PSA API after performing the POST request. This typically includes confirmation of the created or updated notification or any relevant data returned by the API.
  • If an error occurs and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will contain an error field with the error message instead of the expected response.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Halo PSA API.
  • The node uses the base URL, tenant identifier, client ID, and client secret from the provided credentials to authenticate requests.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond the Halo PSA API and n8n's HTTP request capabilities.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!: Indicates missing or misconfigured API authentication credentials. Ensure the API key credential is properly set up in n8n.
  • Resource or Operation not found: Occurs if the specified resource or operation does not exist in the node configuration. Verify that "Uname Notification" and "Post Undefined" are correctly selected.
  • JSON parsing errors: Since the "Body" property expects valid JSON, malformed JSON will cause errors. Use the built-in JSON editor or validate JSON before input.
  • API request failures: Network issues, incorrect credentials, or invalid request bodies may cause the API to reject the request. Check the error messages returned in the output and verify all parameters.
  • Enable "Continue On Fail" to allow the workflow to proceed even if some items fail, capturing error messages for review.

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