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Tags → Unfollow Tag

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Overview

This node operation allows users to unfollow a specific hashtag (tag) on a Mastodon instance. It is useful for managing the tags a user is following, enabling them to stop receiving updates or notifications related to that tag. For example, if a user no longer wants to follow the hashtag #technology, they can use this operation to unfollow it.

Use Case Examples

  1. Unfollow the hashtag 'news' to stop receiving updates related to news on the Mastodon instance.
  2. Manage followed tags by unfollowing tags that are no longer relevant to the user's interests.

Properties

Name Meaning
Mastodon URL The URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to, e.g., https://mastodon.social.
Authentication Type The method used to authenticate with the Mastodon instance, either OAuth2 or Access Token.
Tag ID The hashtag to unfollow, specified without the # symbol.

Output

JSON

  • json - The JSON response from the Mastodon API after unfollowing the tag, typically confirming the unfollow action or providing relevant status information.

Dependencies

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

Troubleshooting

  • If authentication credentials are missing or incorrect, the node will throw an error indicating that no Mastodon credential was selected or that OAuth2 is required for certain operations.
  • If the specified tag ID is invalid or not followed, the Mastodon API may return an error or no action will be taken.
  • Ensure the Mastodon URL is correctly formatted and accessible to avoid connection errors.

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