Master HTTP Requests and Data Handling in n8n
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Unlock the power of n8n's HTTP Request node to fetch data from any API, process it efficiently, and handle complex scenarios like pagination and web scraping. This workflow demonstrates best practices for transforming raw API responses into actionable items.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow is designed to showcase the versatile capabilities of the HTTP Request node, a cornerstone for integrating with external services. It expertly demonstrates how to fetch data from various sources, process the responses, and manage common challenges. You'll learn to split complex JSON responses into manageable items, extract specific data points using HTML parsing, and crucially, handle API pagination to retrieve all necessary information. The workflow also illustrates how to set up initial parameters, execute requests, and conditionally process data, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to build robust data integration pipelines.
Key Features
- Versatile HTTP Request: Connect to any REST API and retrieve data.
- Data Transformation: Split JSON bodies into individual items for easier manipulation.
- Web Scraping Capabilities: Extract specific content, like article titles, from HTML responses.
- Pagination Handling: Automate the process of fetching data across multiple pages.
- Conditional Logic: Implement checks to control workflow execution, such as stopping when no more data is available.
How To Use
- Execute Workflow: Click the 'Execute Workflow' button to initiate the process.
- Explore Nodes: Double-click on any node to inspect its input and output data.
- Configure HTTP Requests: Modify the
urlandparameterswithin theHTTP Requestnodes to target your desired APIs or web pages. - Adjust Data Processing: Customize the
Item Listsnodes to correctly split your API responses based on thefieldToSplitOut. - Refine HTML Extraction: Update the
cssSelectorin theHTML Extractnode to target specific HTML elements you wish to scrape. - Manage Pagination: Configure the
Setnode to define your startingpagenumber andperpagelimit. Adjust theIfnode's condition to correctly identify when pagination should stop (e.g., checking if the response body is empty). - Set Initial Values: Utilize the
Setnode to define initial parameters likegithubUserandperpagefor your API calls.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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