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Client → Get Client by ID
AI-generatedOverview
This node integrates with the Vendus API, a platform for invoicing and business management. Specifically, the "Get Client by ID" operation under the "Client" resource retrieves detailed information about a specific client using their unique identifier or name.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Fetching client details to personalize communications or generate reports.
- Integrating client data into other systems such as CRMs or accounting software.
- Automating workflows that require client verification or data retrieval before processing orders or invoices.
For example, you might use this node in an automation that triggers when a new order is received, fetching the client's full profile to validate billing information or apply custom pricing rules.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Client Name or ID | The unique identifier or name of the client to retrieve. Can be selected from a list or specified via expression. |
| Options | Collection of optional settings: - Enable Debug Logging: Enables detailed debug logs for troubleshooting API calls. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the client object retrieved from the Vendus API. This typically includes all available client details such as name, contact information, fiscal ID, address, and any other metadata provided by the API.
If debug logging is enabled, additional log entries related to the request and response lifecycle are generated internally but not part of the output.
The node does not output binary data.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests against the Vendus API.
- The base URL for the API is taken from the credential configuration.
- The node uses HTTP methods (GET) to fetch client data from the endpoint
/clients/{clientId}where{clientId}is dynamically replaced by the input parameter.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Client ID: If the client ID parameter is not provided or incorrect, the node will throw an error indicating the required parameter is missing or the client was not found.
- API authentication errors: Ensure the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Network or connectivity issues: Check network access to the Vendus API base URL.
- Enable Debug Logging: Use this option to get detailed logs which can help identify issues with parameter substitution, request formation, or API responses.
- Error messages often include HTTP status codes and response data; reviewing these can guide corrective actions such as fixing parameter values or updating credentials.
Links and References
- Vendus API Documentation (as referenced in the node description)
- n8n Expressions Documentation – for using expressions in parameters