Actions8
- Person Actions
- Event Actions
Person → Update
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the Action Network API to manage people (activists, donors, etc.) within the system. Specifically, the 'Update' operation for the 'Person' resource allows users to update details of a person identified by their OSDI ID. This is useful in scenarios where user information needs to be modified or corrected, such as updating contact details or personal information. For example, updating a person's given name and family name in the Action Network database.
Use Case Examples
- Updating a person's name and contact information in an activist database.
- Correcting or adding missing details for a donor in a fundraising campaign.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Person ID | The OSDI ID of the person to update, used to identify the specific person record in the Action Network system. |
| Data (JSON) | A JSON object representing the resource data to send for updating the person. This includes fields like given_name, family_name, and other relevant person attributes as per the Action Network API. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response from the Action Network API representing the updated person resource.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the Action Network API to authenticate requests.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid JSON in the 'Data (JSON)' field will cause an error; ensure the JSON is correctly formatted.
- If the Person ID is incorrect or does not exist, the API will return an error indicating the person could not be found.
- Missing or incorrect API credentials will result in authentication errors.
- Ensure the JSON data fields conform to the Action Network API specifications to avoid validation errors.
Links
- Action Network API Documentation - Official documentation for the Action Network API, detailing required and optional fields for person resource updates.