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Account → Unpin Account

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Overview

This node operation allows users to unpin an account on a Mastodon instance. It is useful for managing the visibility or prominence of accounts that have been previously pinned, such as removing a featured or highlighted account from a user's profile or list. For example, a social media manager might use this operation to update the list of pinned accounts on their Mastodon profile to reflect current priorities or interests.

Use Case Examples

  1. Unpin a previously pinned account by specifying the account ID and Mastodon instance URL.
  2. Manage account visibility on a Mastodon profile by unpinning accounts no longer relevant or desired to be featured.

Properties

Name Meaning
Mastodon URL URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to, required to specify the target Mastodon server.
Authentication Type Method to authenticate with the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token.
Account ID ID of the account to unpin, required to identify which account to unpin on the Mastodon instance.

Output

JSON

  • json - The JSON response from the Mastodon API after unpinning the account, typically confirming the unpin action or returning the updated account status.

Dependencies

  • Requires authentication credentials for the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or an access token.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the correct Mastodon URL is provided and accessible.
  • Verify that the authentication credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions to unpin accounts.
  • Common errors include missing or invalid credentials, incorrect account ID, or unsupported operation for the resource.
  • If the operation is not implemented for the resource, an error will be thrown indicating the operation is not supported.

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