N8N Tools Xing icon

N8N Tools Xing

Interact with Xing API

Actions28

Companies → Get Company by Permalink

AI-generated

Overview

This node integrates with the Xing API to retrieve detailed information about companies on the Xing platform. Specifically, the "Get Company by Permalink" operation fetches company details using a unique company permalink identifier. This is useful when you want to obtain comprehensive data about a specific company without needing its internal ID, relying instead on the permalink which is often part of the company's public profile URL.

Practical scenarios include:

  • Enriching CRM records with up-to-date company information from Xing.
  • Automating business intelligence workflows that require company data.
  • Integrating company profiles into marketing or sales automation pipelines.

Properties

Name Meaning
Company Permalink The unique permalink string identifying the company on Xing. Used to fetch the company's details via this permalink.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the full company profile as returned by the Xing API for the given permalink. This typically includes company name, description, industry, size, location, and other relevant metadata available on Xing.

If an error occurs (e.g., invalid permalink or network issues), the output JSON will contain an error field with the error message.

The node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid authentication credentials for the Xing API, provided through configured API key or OAuth2 credentials in n8n.
  • The node depends on the external Xing API service at https://api.xing.com.
  • Proper network connectivity and API access permissions are necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or empty company permalink: The API call will fail if the permalink is incorrect or missing.
    • Authentication errors: Ensure that the API credentials are correctly set up and have sufficient permissions.
    • Network or rate limiting errors from Xing API.

  • Error Messages:

    • "Unknown operation: getCompanyByPermalink": Indicates a misconfiguration in the operation parameter; ensure the operation is correctly set.
    • API error messages returned in the error field of the output JSON can help diagnose issues like invalid permalinks or permission problems.

  • Resolution Tips:

    • Double-check the company permalink value.
    • Verify API credentials and refresh tokens if needed.
    • Review Xing API documentation for rate limits and usage policies.

Links and References

  • Xing API Documentation – Official API docs for understanding available endpoints and data structures.
  • n8n Documentation – For general guidance on setting up credentials and using custom nodes.

Discussion