Hey everyone, I’m having trouble with my ExactOnline API script. It works fine on my computer, but it’s acting up when I try to use it on Zapier or n8n.
On Zapier, it stops right before making a fetch request. I’m not sure what’s going wrong. Has anyone else run into this issue?
I’m trying to create and update data using the ExactOnline API. The script handles creating accounts and contacts, and updating them too. It’s pretty straightforward when I run it locally, but these automation platforms are giving me a headache.
Any ideas on what might be causing this? Or maybe some tips on how to debug it on Zapier and n8n? I’d really appreciate any help or insights you folks might have. Thanks in advance!
hey luke, i’ve had issues with exactonline api too. try checking the api endpoints on zapier/n8n - sometimes they need tweaking. also, make sure ur using the right http methods (GET, POST, etc). if u can, try breaking down ur script into smaller steps and test each one. good luck mate!
I’ve faced similar issues integrating APIs with Zapier and n8n. One thing that helped me was double-checking the authentication setup. Make sure your API keys or tokens are correctly configured on these platforms, as they sometimes handle authentication differently than local environments.
Another tip is to use the logging features available in these automation platforms. These logs can reveal exactly where your script is failing, and I’ve caught errors this way that weren’t initially obvious.
Don’t overlook rate limiting either—if your automation sends too many requests, you might run into API limits. Breaking down your script into smaller parts for testing helped me isolate issues in a complex setup.
I’ve encountered similar challenges with API integrations on automation platforms. One crucial aspect to check is the CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) settings. Zapier and n8n might have stricter CORS policies than your local environment, which could explain why it works on your computer but not on these platforms.
Another thing to consider is the differences in how these platforms handle HTTP requests compared to your local setup. They might use different libraries or have specific limitations on certain types of requests.
Have you tried using the platform’s built-in HTTP request modules instead of your custom fetch implementation? This approach often bypasses many platform-specific issues.
Lastly, check if there are any size limits on request payloads or response data on these platforms. Large datasets might cause timeouts or failures that you don’t see locally.
Keep us posted on what you find. It’s an intriguing problem, and I’m curious to know what eventually resolves it for you.