Get First and Last Names from Facebook Graph API

This n8n workflow demonstrates how to fetch basic user information, specifically first and last names, using the Facebook Graph API. It provides a foundational example for interacting with Facebook's API to retrieve user data.

What it does

This workflow performs the following steps:

1. Starts the workflow: The workflow is manually triggered to begin execution.
2. Fetches Facebook Graph API data: It makes a request to the Facebook Graph API. Although the specific fields are not explicitly defined in the provided JSON, a typical configuration for this node would involve requesting user fields like first_name and last_name.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Instance: You need a running n8n instance to import and execute this workflow.
• Facebook Graph API Credentials: You will need a Facebook Graph API credential configured in your n8n instance. This typically involves a Facebook App ID and App Secret, and potentially an access token with the necessary permissions (e.g., public_profile).

Setup/Usage

1. Import the workflow:
   • Download the provided JSON file.
   • In your n8n instance, go to "Workflows" and click "New".
   • Click the "Import from JSON" button and paste the workflow JSON or upload the file.
2. Configure Facebook Graph API Credentials:
   • Click on the "Facebook Graph API" node.
   • In the node settings, locate the "Credentials" field.
   • Select an existing Facebook Graph API credential or create a new one. Ensure the credential has the necessary permissions to access user profile information.
3. Activate the workflow:
   • Save the workflow.
   • Toggle the "Active" switch in the top right corner to enable the workflow.
4. Execute the workflow:
   • You can manually execute the workflow by clicking the "Execute Workflow" button in the editor.
   • To see the output, check the "Facebook Graph API" node's output data after execution. It should contain the requested user information.