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Actions115

Account → Pin Account

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Overview

This node operation allows users to pin a specific Mastodon account. Pinning an account typically means highlighting or featuring that account in some way within the Mastodon instance, making it more prominent or easily accessible.

Use Case Examples

  1. A social media manager wants to pin a key influencer's account on their Mastodon instance to increase visibility.
  2. An admin pins an official account to the top of a list for easy access by users.

Properties

Name Meaning
Mastodon URL URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to, e.g., https://mastodon.social.
Authentication Type Method to authenticate with the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token.
Account ID ID of the account to be pinned on the Mastodon instance.

Output

JSON

  • json - The response data from the Mastodon API after pinning the account, typically including details of the pinned account or confirmation of the action.

Dependencies

  • Requires Mastodon API credentials, either OAuth2 or an access token, to authenticate requests.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the correct Mastodon URL is provided and accessible.
  • Verify that the selected authentication type matches the provided credentials.
  • If using OAuth2, ensure the OAuth2 credentials are properly configured and authorized.
  • If using an access token, ensure the token is valid and has the necessary permissions.
  • Common errors include authentication failures and invalid account IDs; verify these inputs if errors occur.

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