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Conversation → Merge

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Overview

This node integrates with the Missive API to manage conversations and other related resources. Specifically, for the Conversation - Merge operation, it allows users to merge multiple conversations into a single primary conversation. This is useful in scenarios where duplicate or related conversations need to be consolidated for better organization and streamlined communication.

Practical example:
A customer support team receives multiple messages from the same client across different threads. Using this node's merge operation, they can combine these separate conversations into one primary conversation, making it easier to track the entire interaction history in one place.

Properties

Name Meaning
Primary Conversation ID The ID of the main conversation into which other conversations will be merged.
Conversation IDs to Merge A comma-separated list of conversation IDs that should be merged into the primary conversation.

Output

The output is a JSON object representing the response from the Missive API after attempting to merge the specified conversations. It typically contains details about the merged conversation, such as its ID and status.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API authentication token credential for the Missive API.
  • The node makes HTTP POST requests to the Missive API endpoint: https://public.missiveapp.com/v1/conversations/merge.
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential within n8n is necessary for successful authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or invalid conversation IDs:
    If the primary conversation ID or the list of conversation IDs to merge is empty or invalid, the node throws an error indicating that these are required fields. Ensure all IDs are correctly provided.

  • API authentication errors:
    If the API token is missing, expired, or incorrect, the node will fail with an authorization error. Verify the API key credential setup.

  • Network or API errors:
    Network issues or API downtime may cause request failures. Check network connectivity and Missive service status.

  • Malformed input for conversation IDs:
    The conversation IDs to merge must be a valid comma-separated string. Extra spaces are trimmed, but ensure no invalid characters are present.

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