Actions28
- Profiles Actions
- Companies Actions
- Jobs Actions
- Messages Actions
Messages → Search Messages
AI-generatedOverview
The node provides integration with the Xing API, specifically allowing interaction with various resources such as Profiles, Companies, Jobs, and Messages. For the Messages resource with the Search Messages operation, the node enables users to search through messages on the Xing platform using a custom search query.
This functionality is useful for scenarios where you want to programmatically find specific messages based on keywords or phrases within your Xing account's messaging system. For example, you could automate monitoring of incoming messages for certain topics, filter conversations by content, or extract relevant communication threads for further processing.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Message Search Query | The text query used to search messages. This is a string that defines the search criteria for filtering messages in Xing. |
Output
The output is an array of JSON objects representing the search results returned from the Xing API. Each item corresponds to a message matching the search query. The exact structure depends on the Xing API response but typically includes message details such as sender, recipient, message content, timestamps, and possibly metadata about the message thread.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential and OAuth2 authentication configured for accessing the Xing API.
- The node uses the base URL
https://api.xing.comfor all requests. - Proper permissions/scopes must be granted to the API credentials to access messaging endpoints.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues:
- Invalid or expired API credentials will cause authentication failures.
- Incorrect or empty search queries may return no results.
- Network connectivity problems can prevent API calls.
- Error messages:
"Unknown operation: searchMessages"indicates a misconfiguration of the operation parameter.- API errors from Xing (e.g., rate limits, permission denied) will be passed through; check the error message for details.
- Resolutions:
- Verify API credentials and refresh tokens if needed.
- Ensure the search query string is correctly formatted and not empty.
- Check network settings and retry failed requests.
Links and References
- Xing API Documentation (general reference for available endpoints and data structures)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes for understanding node development basics