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Overview

The AnySite n8n nodes package provides powerful social media data extraction capabilities directly within your n8n workflows. Extract data from LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and websites with ease.

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Prerequisites

  • n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
  • Node.js 18.10 or higher
  • AnySite API account and credentials

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Installation Methods

1

Access n8n Settings

In your n8n instance, go to Settings → Community Nodes
2

Install Package

Enter the package name: n8n-nodes-anysiteClick Install and wait for the installation to complete
3

Restart n8n

Restart your n8n instance to load the new nodes

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Method 2: Manual Installation

1

Install via npm

npm install n8n-nodes-anysite
2

Configure n8n

Add the package to your n8n configuration:
export N8N_CUSTOM_EXTENSIONS=n8n-nodes-anysite
3

Restart n8n

n8n start

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API Credentials Setup

1

Get Your API Key

  1. Visit anysite.io
  2. Create your account and log in
  3. Navigate to Account Settings → API Keys
  4. Generate a new API key
2

Create Credentials in n8n

  1. In n8n, go to Credentials
  2. Click Create New
  3. Search for “AnySite API”
  4. Enter your API key
  5. Test the connection
  6. Save the credentials

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Available Nodes

After installation, you’ll have access to these nodes:

AnySite LinkedIn

User search, profile retrieval, post analysis, company data

AnySite LinkedIn Management

Connection management, messaging, authenticated actions

AnySite Twitter

User profiles, tweet search, timeline data

AnySite Reddit

Post search, comment extraction, subreddit data

AnySite Instagram

User profiles, posts, stories, comments

AnySite Web Parser

Website scraping, content extraction, screenshots

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First Workflow

Let’s create a simple workflow to test your installation:
1

Create New Workflow

  1. In n8n, click Create Workflow
  2. Add a Schedule Trigger node
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Add AnySite LinkedIn Node

  1. Click the + button after the trigger
  2. Search for “AnySite LinkedIn”
  3. Select the node and configure it:
    • Operation: Search Users
    • Credentials: Select your AnySite credentials
    • Search Query: “marketing manager”
    • Limit: 5
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Test the Workflow

  1. Click Test Workflow
  2. You should see LinkedIn user data in the output

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Verification

To verify your installation is working correctly:
  1. Check Node Availability: All AnySite nodes should appear in the nodes panel
  2. Test Credentials: Use any AnySite node with your credentials
  3. Run Sample Workflow: Execute a simple data extraction workflow

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Troubleshooting

  • Ensure n8n has been fully restarted after installation
  • Check that Node.js version is 18.10 or higher
  • Verify the package was installed correctly: npm list n8n-nodes-anysite
  • Verify your API key is correct and active
  • Check that your AnySite account has API access
  • Ensure there are no extra spaces in the API key
  • Test the API key directly with curl or Postman
  • Check Node.js version compatibility
  • Clear npm cache: npm cache clean --force
  • Try manual installation method
  • Check n8n logs for detailed error messages
  • Check your API usage limits in the AnySite dashboard
  • Implement delays between requests in your workflows
  • Consider upgrading your subscription plan if needed

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Next Steps

The AnySite Web Parser node is currently in beta. Some features may be limited or subject to change.
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