Actions46
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- Users Actions
- Hashtags Actions
- Music Actions
- Analytics Actions
- Marketing/Ads Actions
- Business Actions
- Creator Actions
- Commerce/Shopping Actions
Users → Get User Followers
AI-generatedOverview
This node integrates with TikTok's API via the N8N Tools service to perform various operations related to TikTok users, videos, hashtags, music, analytics, marketing, business, creator tools, and commerce. Specifically, for the Users resource and the Get User Followers operation, it retrieves a list of followers for a specified TikTok user identified by their Open ID.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Social media managers wanting to analyze or export follower data for TikTok accounts.
- Marketers tracking audience growth or engagement on TikTok.
- Developers building workflows that automate TikTok user data retrieval for reporting or integration with other systems.
Practical example:
- Automatically fetch the first 20 followers of a TikTok user daily to monitor follower growth trends.
- Use follower data to trigger personalized marketing campaigns or notifications.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open ID | The unique TikTok User Open ID identifying the user whose followers are to be retrieved. |
| Count | Number of follower items to return (maximum 100). Defaults to 20 if not specified. |
| Cursor | Pagination cursor string to retrieve the next set of results in paginated responses. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a follower of the specified TikTok user. Each item contains detailed follower information as returned by the TikTok API through the N8N Tools service.
The output structure includes fields such as follower user details (e.g., user ID, username, profile info), and pagination metadata if applicable.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires valid credentials for the N8N Tools API service, including an API key and API URL configured in n8n.
- Requires TikTok API credentials authorized via OAuth2 or API key as configured in the node.
- The node performs a validation request to the N8N Tools API before executing the main operation to ensure subscription and API key validity.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid subscription or API key error: If the node throws an error indicating invalid subscription or API key, verify that the N8N Tools API credentials are correctly configured and active.
- Pagination issues: If the
cursorparameter is incorrect or expired, the node may return empty or incomplete follower lists. Ensure correct handling of pagination cursors between requests. - Rate limits or API errors: TikTok API or N8N Tools API rate limits may cause errors. Implement error handling or retry logic in your workflow.
- Missing or incorrect Open ID: Providing an invalid or missing Open ID will result in failure to retrieve followers. Confirm the Open ID corresponds to a valid TikTok user.
Links and References
- TikTok Developer Documentation
- N8N Documentation - Creating Custom Nodes
- N8N Tools API Service (for API key and subscription management)