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Account → Search Accounts
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation allows users to search for Mastodon accounts based on a query string. It connects to a specified Mastodon instance and retrieves a list of accounts matching the search criteria. This is useful for finding specific users or exploring accounts related to certain topics or interests on Mastodon.
Use Case Examples
- Search for accounts related to a specific keyword or username on a Mastodon instance.
- Retrieve a limited number of accounts matching a search query for further processing or analysis.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mastodon URL | URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to, used to direct the API requests to the correct server. |
| Authentication Type | Method of authentication to use when connecting to the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token. |
| Query | The search query string used to find matching Mastodon accounts. |
| Limit | Maximum number of accounts to return from the search results. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON output contains the search results, which is an array of account objects matching the query.
Dependencies
- Requires Mastodon API credentials, either OAuth2 or an access token, to authenticate requests.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure that the correct Mastodon instance URL is provided and accessible.
- Verify that the selected authentication type matches the provided credentials.
- If no accounts are returned, check the query string for correctness and try adjusting the limit parameter.
- Common errors include missing or invalid credentials, which will prompt error messages indicating the need to select or provide valid authentication credentials.