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Interact with Mealie API

Admin: Backups → Get Backup Download Token

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Overview

This node interacts with the Mealie API to get a download token for a specified backup file. It is useful in scenarios where you need to securely download backup files from the Mealie system by first obtaining a temporary download token.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automating backup file downloads by first retrieving a download token.
  2. Integrating Mealie backup management into a larger workflow that requires secure access to backup files.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Specifies the authentication method to use when connecting to the Mealie API, either no authentication or API token.
File Name The name of the backup file for which the download token is requested.
Request Options Additional options for the HTTP request such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and timeout.

Output

JSON

  • downloadToken - The token used to authorize the download of the backup file.

Dependencies

  • Requires Mealie API access with either no authentication or an API token credential.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the file name is correctly specified and matches an existing backup file on the Mealie server.
  • Verify that the correct authentication method and valid credentials are used to avoid authorization errors.
  • Check network settings such as proxy and SSL options if requests fail or time out.

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