Overview
This node integrates with the Blotato API to manage videos, media, and social media posts. Specifically for the Video - Get operation, it retrieves detailed information about a video by its unique ID. This is useful when you want to fetch the current status, metadata, or other details of a previously created video.
Common scenarios include:
- Checking the processing status of a video after creation.
- Retrieving video metadata for further automation or reporting.
- Verifying that a video exists before performing additional actions like posting or deleting.
Example: After creating a video from a template, use this node to get the video's current status and confirm it is ready for publishing.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Video ID | The unique identifier of the video to retrieve. Example format: 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000 |
Output
The output JSON contains the full response from the Blotato API for the requested video. It typically includes:
item: An object representing the video details.status: The current processing state of the video (e.g., "generating-script", "script-ready", "queueing", or completed).- Additional metadata fields describing the video content, creation time, and other relevant attributes.
If the video is still being processed (statuses like "generating-script", "script-ready", or "queueing"), the output will include a warning hint advising to wait longer and check credits.
No binary data is output for this operation.
Example snippet of output JSON structure:
{
"item": {
"id": "video-id",
"status": "completed",
"metadata": { /* video metadata */ }
},
"_hint": "⚠️ Your video/carousel is not done yet. Wait a little longer..."
}
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Blotato API.
- The node uses the base URL configured in the credential to build API requests.
- No other external dependencies are required.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Video ID: If the Video ID property is empty, the node throws an error indicating the Video ID is required.
- Video Not Found: If the provided Video ID does not exist, the API may return an error or empty result.
- Video Still Processing: When the video status is one of "generating-script", "script-ready", or "queueing", the node outputs a warning hint. Users should wait until processing completes.
- API Errors: Network issues or invalid credentials will cause API request failures. Ensure the API key is valid and the server URL is correct.
- JSON Parsing Errors: The node attempts to parse API responses; malformed responses could cause errors.