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Interact with mittwald mStudio API

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Overview

This node operation allows you to start a specific service within a container stack using the mittwald mStudio API. It is useful in scenarios where you manage containerized applications and need to programmatically control the lifecycle of services, such as starting a service after deployment or during scaling operations.

For example, if you have a stack of containers representing a microservices application, you can use this node to start an individual service by specifying its stack and service IDs.

Properties

Name Meaning
Stack Id ID of the Stack to start a Service for.
Service Id ID of the Service to start.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the mittwald mStudio API after attempting to start the specified service. This typically includes status information about the service start operation, such as success confirmation or error details.

No binary data output is indicated.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authentication with the mittwald mStudio API.
  • The node communicates with the mittwald API endpoint at https://api.mittwald.de.
  • Proper configuration of the API credentials in n8n is necessary for successful requests.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Stack Id or Service Id will cause the API call to fail.
    • Authentication errors if the API key credential is not set up correctly.
    • Network connectivity issues preventing access to the mittwald API endpoint.
  • Error messages:

    • Authorization errors indicating invalid or expired API tokens; resolve by updating credentials.
    • Not found errors if the provided Stack Id or Service Id does not exist; verify IDs.
    • Timeout or connection errors; check network settings and API availability.

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