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Users → Get User

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Overview

The "Get User" operation in the "Users" resource of this Discord Enhanced node allows you to retrieve detailed information about a specific Discord user by their user ID. This is useful when you need to fetch user profile data, such as username, discriminator, avatar, and other metadata associated with a Discord user.

Common scenarios include:

  • Fetching user details for logging or auditing purposes.
  • Retrieving user information to personalize messages or interactions.
  • Integrating user data into external systems or workflows.

For example, you might use this operation to get the profile information of a user who triggered an event, then use that data to customize a response or update a database.

Properties

Name Meaning
User ID The unique identifier of the user whose information you want to retrieve.

Output

The output JSON contains the user object returned by the Discord API for the specified user ID. This typically includes fields such as:

  • id: The user's unique Discord ID.
  • username: The user's username.
  • discriminator: The user's 4-digit Discord tag.
  • avatar: URL or hash of the user's avatar image.
  • Other user-related metadata provided by Discord.

No binary data is output by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires a valid API key credential for the external "N8N Tools API" service, which acts as a proxy or enhancer for Discord API calls.
  • The node internally uses a helper class to interact with the Discord API endpoints.
  • Proper OAuth2 or API key credentials must be configured in n8n for authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid subscription or API key error: If you receive an error indicating invalid subscription or API key, verify that your API key credential is correct and active.
  • User not found or invalid user ID: Ensure the User ID provided is correct and corresponds to an existing Discord user.
  • Permission issues: Some user data may require appropriate permissions or scopes; ensure your credentials have sufficient access.
  • Network or API errors: Check network connectivity and Discord API status if requests fail unexpectedly.

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