Reference · Credentials
Currents API credentials
Used by 2 BusyBot nodes.
Type
currentsApi 1 field The Currents credential holds an API key from the Currents dashboard, used by the Currents node and its trigger for news search and latest-headlines workflows.
Fields
| Field | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
API KeyapiKey | password | Yes | API key from Currents Dashboard. |
Getting your credentials
- Register or sign in at the Currents API dashboard.
- Copy the API key shown there.
- Paste it into the credential’s API Key field in BusyBot.
Permissions and scopes
Access and rate limits depend on your Currents plan. Free tiers are limited, so keep node concurrency low and poll intervals sensible.
Troubleshooting
- 401 Unauthorized — the key is wrong or was regenerated.
- 429 rate limited — you have exceeded the plan’s request allowance. Lengthen the poll interval or reduce concurrency.
- Empty results — the query matched nothing rather than failing; broaden the search terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the key issued?
In the Currents dashboard, after registering for API access.
Why am I hitting rate limits?
Free plans have modest allowances. Lengthen poll intervals and keep concurrency low, or upgrade the plan.
Does one key cover the node and the trigger?
Yes, both declare the same credential type.
Nodes that use Currents API
One credential works across every node below — create it once and reuse it.
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