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Interact with mittwald mStudio API

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Overview

This node interacts with the mittwald mStudio API to retrieve metadata about a specific file. The "File Get File Meta" operation fetches detailed information about a file identified by its unique ID. This is useful in scenarios where you need to access file attributes such as size, type, creation date, or other metadata without downloading the entire file.

Practical examples include:

  • Displaying file details in a dashboard.
  • Validating file existence and properties before processing.
  • Integrating file metadata into workflows for conditional logic or reporting.

Properties

Name Meaning
File Id The unique identifier of the file to retrieve metadata for.
Token A token used for accessing protected files. It can be sent either as an HTTP header or as a query parameter, depending on configuration.

Note: The "Token" property appears twice with different routing configurations—one sends it as a header, the other as a query parameter. This allows flexibility depending on how the API expects authentication tokens for protected files.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the metadata of the requested file. This typically includes fields such as file name, size, type, creation/modification dates, and any other metadata provided by the mittwald mStudio API.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the mittwald mStudio API.
  • The base URL for API requests is https://api.mittwald.de.
  • The node uses standard HTTP headers for JSON content negotiation (Accept and Content-Type set to application/json).
  • Proper configuration of the API key credential within n8n is necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid or missing File Id: Ensure the File Id provided is correct and exists in the mittwald system.
  • Authentication errors: If accessing protected files, verify that the token is valid and correctly passed either as a header or query parameter.
  • API connectivity issues: Check network connectivity and that the base URL https://api.mittwald.de is reachable.
  • Unexpected API responses: Confirm that the API version and endpoint have not changed; update the node or credentials accordingly.

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