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Overview

This node interacts with the Pocketbase HTTP API to update an existing element in a specified collection. It is useful for scenarios where you need to modify records in a Pocketbase collection, such as updating user information, product details, or any other data stored in the collection. For example, you can update a user's profile data or change the status of an order by specifying the element ID and the fields to update.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a user's email address in a user collection by specifying the user ID and the new email field.
  2. Modifying the status of a task in a task management collection by providing the task ID and the updated status field.

Properties

Name Meaning
Element Name or ID The identifier of the element (record) in the collection to update. Can be selected from a list or specified using an expression.
Parameters Additional query parameters to control the update operation, such as pagination, filtering, sorting, expanding relations, and selecting specific fields.
Body Type The format of the data to send in the update request. Options include fields, JSON body, or binary data.
Fields Fields to update when using the 'Fields' body type. Allows specifying field names and values.
JSON Body Raw JSON object to send in the request body when using the 'JSON Body' type.
Binary Property Name Name of the binary property containing the data to send when using the 'Binary Data' body type.
Binary Field Name Name of the binary field according to the collection's schema. If empty, binary data is sent as a file attachment.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the updated element.
  • created - Timestamp when the element was created.
  • updated - Timestamp when the element was last updated.
  • collectionId - Identifier of the collection the element belongs to.
  • collectionName - Name of the collection the element belongs to.
  • expand - Expanded related records if requested.
  • fields - The updated fields of the element.

Dependencies

  • Pocketbase HTTP API
  • An API key credential for Pocketbase HTTP API

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the element ID is correctly specified; otherwise, the update will fail.
  • Verify that the fields or JSON body sent conform to the collection's schema to avoid validation errors.
  • Check API credentials and base URL configuration to ensure proper authentication and connectivity.
  • If using binary data, ensure the binary property name and field name are correctly set to match the collection schema.

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