Zalo User Interact

Overview

This node operation "Remove Group Deputy" for the resource "Group" is designed to remove a deputy (a delegated admin or moderator) from a specified group in Zalo, a popular messaging platform. The node interacts with the Zalo API to perform this action by specifying the user ID of the deputy to be removed and the group ID from which they should be removed.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial:

• Managing group roles dynamically, such as revoking deputy privileges when a user no longer needs them.
• Automating group administration tasks within workflows, e.g., removing deputies after certain events or conditions.
• Maintaining group security and role assignments programmatically without manual intervention.

Practical example:

• A workflow that monitors group activity and automatically removes deputies who have been inactive for a certain period.
• An onboarding/offboarding automation that assigns deputies when users join and removes them when they leave or change roles.

Properties

These properties are required inputs for the operation and must be provided to specify exactly which deputy to remove and from which group.

Output

The output of this node operation is a JSON object indicating the result of the removal request. Typically, it includes:

• A success flag or status indicating whether the deputy was successfully removed.
• Any relevant messages or error details returned by the Zalo API.
• Possibly metadata about the group or user affected.

If the node supports binary data output (not evident here), it would typically represent attachments or media related to the operation, but this operation focuses on role management and likely outputs only JSON.

Dependencies

• External Service: This node requires access to the Zalo API, specifically endpoints that manage group deputies.
• Authentication: An API key or OAuth token credential for authenticating requests to the Zalo API is necessary.
• n8n Configuration: Proper credentials must be configured in n8n to allow authenticated API calls to Zalo.
• Network Access: The node must be able to reach Zalo's API endpoints over the internet.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Invalid User Id or Group Id: If either ID is incorrect or does not exist, the API call will fail.
• Insufficient Permissions: The API token used might lack permissions to modify group deputies.
• Network Errors: Connectivity issues can prevent successful API communication.
• API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may trigger rate limiting by Zalo.

Common Error Messages and Resolutions

• "User not found" or "Group not found": Verify that the provided IDs are correct and that the user is indeed a deputy in the group.
• "Unauthorized" or "Forbidden": Check that the API credentials have the necessary scopes and are valid.
• Timeouts or Network Errors: Ensure stable network connectivity and retry the operation.
• "Rate limit exceeded": Implement retry logic with backoff or reduce request frequency.

Links and References

• Zalo Official API Documentation — For detailed API endpoint information and authentication methods.
• n8n Documentation — For guidance on setting up credentials and using custom nodes.
• Zalo Group Management API Reference — Specific details on managing groups and deputies.

Note: The above summary is based solely on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions, without runtime execution or internal credential names exposure.