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- Cloud Extraction Actions
- Data Actions
- Task Actions
- Task Group Actions
Cloud Extraction → Get Task Status
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation interacts with the Octoparse API to retrieve the status of a specific cloud extraction task. It is useful for monitoring the progress or state of a task within a selected task group in Octoparse's cloud extraction service. For example, users can check if a data extraction task is running, completed, or has encountered errors.
Use Case Examples
- Check the status of a data extraction task to trigger subsequent workflow steps based on task completion.
- Monitor multiple tasks' statuses in a batch process to manage data extraction workflows efficiently.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Task Group | Select the task group to find the task in. This is required to scope the task selection within Octoparse's cloud extraction environment. |
| Task | Select the specific task within the chosen task group whose status is to be retrieved. |
Output
JSON
taskId- The identifier of the task whose status was requested.status- The current status of the task, such as running, completed, or failed.additionalDetails- Any additional information returned by the API about the task status.
Dependencies
- Octoparse API key credential for authentication
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Task Group and Task IDs are correctly selected and exist in the Octoparse account to avoid 'not found' errors.
- Check that the Octoparse API key credential is valid and has the necessary permissions to access task status information.
- If the API request fails, verify network connectivity and Octoparse service availability.
Links
- Octoparse Cloud Extraction API - Get Task Status - Official documentation for the Octoparse API endpoint used to get the status of a cloud extraction task.