This N8N workflow facilitates advanced URL parsing and shortening, incorporating metadata extraction, OpenGraph tag handling, and integration with Switchy API for link management. It employs various nodes for URL processing, metadata extraction, and creation or updating of shortened links with enriched metadata.
| API | Description |
|---|---|
switchy | For creating and updating shortened links. |
opengraph | To retrieve URL metadata using OpenGraph tags. |
dub.sh | Used for scraping meta tags from web pages. |
microlink | Captures screenshots of web pages. |
pxl.to | Alternative service for capturing screenshots. |
favicone | Retrieves favicons for given URLs. |
github | Hosts images and screenshots on GitHub repo. |
statically | Used for CDN services and image hosting. |
| Other APIs | Additional APIs used for various purposes. |
To use this workflow, ensure your GitHub API is linked for hosting images. Set up a repository where the workflow can upload screenshots and other related images. This repository will be referenced in the workflow nodes where images are handled.
Before running the workflow, set up the necessary API keys and configurations in the API Auth node. Adjust batch size and other parameters as needed.
The workflow includes nodes like Stop and Error for robust error handling, post an issue and mention the creator using N8N community.
This workflow is open for community contributions. Enhancements and improvements are welcome.
