n8n-nodes-edocument

An n8n community node for eDocument OCR API that allows you to extract text from images with Vietnamese language support and automatic credential management.

✨ New Features v1.1.0

• 🤖 Auto-Generated Credentials: Automatically generate and share API keys across workflow steps
• 🔄 Smart Credential Reuse: Once generated, credentials are shared across all eDocument OCR nodes in the same workflow
• 🛡️ Automatic Key Validation: Auto-regenerate expired keys transparently
• 🎯 Simple Trigger: Works seamlessly with previous node outputs as inputs

Features

• Auto-Credential Management: No more manual API key setup - just add the node and go!
• Dual OCR Processing: Choose between fast processing for typed text or advanced processing for handwritten text
• Vietnamese Language Optimized: Specially designed for Vietnamese text recognition
• Multiple Input Methods: Support for binary data and URL-based image processing
• Rich Output Options: Extract text with optional confidence scores and coordinates
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with automatic retry and quota management

Installation

To install this community node in n8n:

1. Go to Settings > Community Nodes
2. Select Install
3. Enter n8n-nodes-edocument in the Enter npm package name field
4. Agree to the risks and select Install

Usage

🚀 Quick Start (Recommended)

1. Add the eDocument OCR node to your workflow
2. Connect it to any previous node (the output becomes the input automatically)
3. Select "Auto-generated (Shared)" credential mode (default)
4. Configure your OCR settings and run!

The node will automatically:

• Generate a free API key (100 requests) on first use
• Share this key across all eDocument OCR nodes in the same workflow
• Handle key validation and regeneration transparently

Credential Modes

🤖 Auto-Generated (Shared) - Recommended

Previous Node → eDocument OCR (Auto-mode) → Next Node
                      ↓
               Automatically generates & shares API key

• First use: Automatically calls API to generate a new key
• Subsequent uses: Reuses the same key across all eDocument nodes in workflow
• Key expiry: Automatically regenerates expired keys
• No setup required: Just add the node and run

🔧 Manual Credentials - Traditional

Previous Node → eDocument OCR (Manual mode) → Next Node
                      ↓
               Uses manually configured credentials

• Create credentials of type eDocument API
• Enter your API key manually
• Use when you have your own API key or need specific control

Node Configuration

OCR Types

• Fast OCR (Typed Text Only): High-speed processing ideal for printed documents, forms, and typed text
• Advanced OCR (Handwritten Text): More comprehensive processing that can handle handwritten text, but slower

Input Methods

• Binary File: Use image data from previous nodes (most common)
• URL: Process images directly from web URLs

Options

• Return Confidence Score: Get accuracy confidence for extracted text
• Return Coordinates: Receive position data for detected text regions

Example Workflows

Basic Auto-Credential Workflow

HTTP Request (Get Image) → eDocument OCR (Auto-mode) → Process Results

Batch Processing with Shared Credentials

Google Drive (Get Files) → eDocument OCR (Auto-mode) → eDocument OCR (Auto-mode) → Google Sheets
                                   ↓________________________↑
                              Same auto-generated key shared automatically

Multi-Step OCR Processing

Webhook → eDocument OCR (Fast, Auto) → eDocument OCR (Advanced, Auto) → Email Results
           ↓_________________________________↑
           Same API key automatically shared

Auto-Credential Benefits

🎯 For New Users

• Zero setup: No need to understand API keys or credentials
• Instant start: Add node → Configure → Run
• 100 free requests: Automatically included with each key generation

🔄 For Existing Users

• Simplified workflows: No more credential management across multiple nodes
• Automatic recovery: Expired keys are regenerated transparently
• Backward compatible: Manual credential mode still available

🏢 For Teams

• Consistent behavior: Same credential management across all team workflows
• Reduced errors: No more "invalid API key" issues from manual entry
• Easy scaling: Add more OCR nodes without credential setup

Testing

Test the auto-generation functionality:

npm run test-api-generation

This will:

1. Generate a new API key using your API
2. Validate the generated key
3. Report success/failure

API Limits

• Auto-Generated Keys: 100 requests per generated key
• Manual Keys: Based on your plan
• Key Sharing: All nodes in the same workflow share the same auto-generated key
• Regeneration: Automatic when keys expire (transparent to user)

Migration Guide

From v1.0.x to v1.1.x

Existing workflows continue to work unchanged.

To use auto-generation in existing workflows:

1. Edit your eDocument OCR nodes
2. Change "Credential Mode" from "Manual Credentials" to "Auto-generated (Shared)"
3. Save and run

Your old manual credentials remain available if you want to switch back.

Troubleshooting

Key Expiry Issues

Problem: "Your eDocument API key has expired!" Solutions:

1. Purchase new credits: Visit e-doc-pay.eranin.com
2. For auto-generated keys: After purchase, enable "Force New Key Generation" option
3. For manual keys: Update your credentials with the new API key
4. Alternative: Switch to auto-mode for a new free key (100 requests)

Auto-Generation Issues

Problem: "Failed to auto-generate API key" Solution:

1. Check internet connectivity
2. Try switching to manual credential mode temporarily
3. Verify the API endpoint is accessible

Problem: "API quota exceeded" Solution:

1. Purchase additional credits at e-doc-pay.eranin.com
2. Update your credentials or force new key generation

Manual Credential Issues

Problem: "No API key provided" Solution:

1. Create eDocument API credentials in n8n
2. Or switch to auto-generated mode

Support

• Documentation: https://e-doc-api.eranin.com
• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Email Support: [email protected]
• Purchase Credits: e-doc-pay.eranin.com

License

MIT © Eranin.com

Note: This is a community-maintained package. For official n8n nodes, visit n8n.io.