N8N Tools - Kakao Enhanced

Complete Kakao integration with 40+ operations covering the full Kakao ecosystem. This N8N community node provides comprehensive access to KakaoTalk messaging, Kakao Maps, Kakao Pay, User management, and Business features through the official Kakao APIs with enhanced functionality for Korean market automation.

✨ Features

• 💬 KakaoTalk Business: Send messages, templates, and rich media through KakaoTalk for Business
• 🗺️ Kakao Maps Integration: Geocoding, directions, place search, and location services
• 💳 Kakao Pay Operations: Payment processing, subscription management, and transaction handling
• 👤 Kakao User Management: Profile management, friend connections, and social features
• 📱 Kakao Channels: Manage business channels, followers, and automated responses
• 🔍 Kakao Search: Web search, image search, and blog search capabilities
• 📊 Kakao Analytics: Business insights, message analytics, and user engagement metrics
• 🏪 Kakao Commerce: Product catalog, shopping integration, and order management
• 🎯 Targeted Messaging: Segmented messaging with personalization and automation
• 🔒 Secure API: Powered by N8N Tools platform with usage tracking and validation

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

Install this node in your N8N instance:

Via Community Nodes (Recommended)

1. Go to Settings > Community Nodes in your N8N interface
2. Click Install a community node
3. Enter n8n-nodes-n8ntools-kakao-enhanced
4. Click Install

Via npm

npm install n8n-nodes-n8ntools-kakao-enhanced

Setup Credentials

1. Sign up at N8N Tools and get your API key
2. In N8N, create new N8N Tools API credentials
3. Enter your API URL: https://api.n8ntools.io
4. Enter your API key

📋 Available Resources

💬 KakaoTalk (10 Operations)

Advanced KakaoTalk business messaging:

🗺️ Kakao Maps (8 Operations)

Comprehensive location and mapping services:

• Geocoding: Convert addresses to coordinates
• Reverse Geocoding: Convert coordinates to addresses
• Place Search: Find businesses, landmarks, and POIs
• Keyword Search: Search locations by keywords
• Category Search: Find places by category
• Directions: Get driving, walking, transit directions
• Distance Matrix: Calculate distances between multiple points
• Static Maps: Generate static map images

💳 Kakao Pay (7 Operations)

Payment processing and financial services:

• Create Payment: Initialize payment transactions
• Process Payment: Complete payment processing
• Cancel Payment: Cancel or refund payments
• Get Payment Status: Check payment transaction status
• Subscription Management: Handle recurring payments
• Payment History: Retrieve transaction history
• Merchant Services: Manage merchant account features

👤 User Management (6 Operations)

Kakao user and profile operations:

• Get User Info: Retrieve user profile information
• Update Profile: Modify user profile data
• Friend Management: Manage friend lists and connections
• User Authentication: Handle Kakao Login integration
• Privacy Settings: Manage user privacy preferences
• Account Linking: Link external accounts to Kakao

📱 Kakao Channels (5 Operations)

Business channel management:

• Create Channel: Set up new business channels
• Manage Followers: Handle channel subscriptions
• Send Channel Message: Broadcast to channel followers
• Auto-Reply Setup: Configure automated responses
• Channel Analytics: Track channel performance metrics

🔍 Kakao Search (4 Operations)

Search and discovery services:

• Web Search: Search web content through Kakao
• Image Search: Find images and visual content
• Blog Search: Search Kakao blog posts
• News Search: Search news articles and updates

💡 Usage Examples

Send KakaoTalk Template Message

// Configuration
Resource: "KakaoTalk"
Operation: "Send Template Message"
User ID: "kakao_user_123"
Request Body: {
  "template_object": {
    "object_type": "feed",
    "content": {
      "title": "New Product Launch! 🚀",
      "description": "Check out our latest innovation - 50% off for early adopters",
      "image_url": "https://example.com/product-image.jpg",
      "link": {
        "web_url": "https://example.com/new-product",
        "mobile_web_url": "https://m.example.com/new-product"
      }
    },
    "buttons": [
      {
        "title": "View Product",
        "link": {
          "web_url": "https://example.com/new-product",
          "mobile_web_url": "https://m.example.com/new-product"
        }
      },
      {
        "title": "Get Discount",
        "link": {
          "web_url": "https://example.com/discount",
          "mobile_web_url": "https://m.example.com/discount"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

// Output
{
  "resource": "kakaotalk",
  "operation": "sendTemplateMessage",
  "success": true,
  "result_code": 0,
  "message_id": "msg_12345",
  "sent_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00+09:00",
  "creditsUsed": 2,
  "creditsRemaining": 98
}

Kakao Maps Place Search

// Search for Restaurants
Resource: "Kakao Maps"
Operation: "Place Search"
Request Body: {
  "query": "한국 맛집",
  "category_group_code": "FD6",
  "x": "127.027619",
  "y": "37.497942",
  "radius": "5000",
  "sort": "distance",
  "size": "15"
}

// Get Directions
Resource: "Kakao Maps"
Operation: "Directions"
Request Body: {
  "origin": "127.027619,37.497942",
  "destination": "127.027819,37.498142",
  "waypoints": "127.027719,37.498042",
  "priority": "RECOMMEND",
  "car_fuel": "GASOLINE",
  "car_hipass": false,
  "alternatives": true
}

Kakao Pay Integration

// Initialize Payment
Resource: "Kakao Pay"
Operation: "Create Payment"
Request Body: {
  "cid": "TC0ONETIME",
  "partner_order_id": "order_12345",
  "partner_user_id": "user_67890",
  "item_name": "Premium Subscription",
  "quantity": "1",
  "total_amount": "29900",
  "tax_free_amount": "0",
  "approval_url": "https://example.com/payment/success",
  "cancel_url": "https://example.com/payment/cancel",
  "fail_url": "https://example.com/payment/fail"
}

// Check Payment Status
Resource: "Kakao Pay"
Operation: "Get Payment Status"
Request Body: {
  "cid": "TC0ONETIME",
  "tid": "T1234567890123456789",
  "partner_order_id": "order_12345",
  "partner_user_id": "user_67890"
}

Advanced Messaging with Rich Cards

// Send Product Carousel
Resource: "KakaoTalk"
Operation: "Send Carousel"
User ID: "kakao_user_123"
Request Body: {
  "template_object": {
    "object_type": "list",
    "header_title": "추천 상품",
    "header_link": {
      "web_url": "https://example.com/products",
      "mobile_web_url": "https://m.example.com/products"
    },
    "contents": [
      {
        "title": "스마트폰 케이스",
        "description": "프리미엄 가죽 케이스",
        "image_url": "https://example.com/case.jpg",
        "price": "25,000원",
        "discount": "20%",
        "link": {
          "web_url": "https://example.com/product/case"
        }
      },
      {
        "title": "무선 이어폰",
        "description": "노이즈 캔슬링 기능",
        "image_url": "https://example.com/earphone.jpg",
        "price": "150,000원",
        "discount": "15%",
        "link": {
          "web_url": "https://example.com/product/earphone"
        }
      }
    ],
    "buttons": [
      {
        "title": "전체 상품 보기",
        "link": {
          "web_url": "https://example.com/products"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Channel Management and Broadcasting

// Create Business Channel
Resource: "Kakao Channels"
Operation: "Create Channel"
Request Body: {
  "channel_name": "테크 뉴스 채널",
  "description": "최신 기술 뉴스와 트렌드를 전해드립니다",
  "profile_image": "https://example.com/channel-profile.jpg",
  "category": "TECHNOLOGY",
  "public": true
}

// Broadcast to Channel Followers
Resource: "Kakao Channels"
Operation: "Send Channel Message"
Channel ID: "channel_12345"
Request Body: {
  "message_type": "feed",
  "content": {
    "title": "🔥 AI 기술 최신 동향",
    "description": "2024년 주목해야 할 AI 기술 트렌드를 소개합니다",
    "image_url": "https://example.com/ai-trends.jpg",
    "link": {
      "web_url": "https://example.com/ai-trends-2024"
    }
  },
  "target_type": "ALL_FOLLOWERS"
}

⚙️ Configuration Options

KakaoTalk Settings

• Template Types: Feed, list, location, commerce templates
• Message Priority: Normal, high priority delivery
• Personalization: Dynamic content insertion
• Rich Media: Images, videos, interactive elements

Kakao Maps Options

• Search Radius: Distance-based filtering
• Category Filters: Business type filtering
• Language: Korean, English language support
• Result Formats: JSON, XML response formats

Advanced Request Options

• Request Body: JSON payload for operations
• User ID: Target user identifier
• Location Data: Coordinates and address information
• Additional Options: Pagination, filtering, and analytics

🛠️ Example Workflows

Korean E-commerce Integration

[Order Placed] → [Kakao Enhanced: Send Template] → [Kakao Pay: Process Payment] → [Kakao Maps: Delivery Route] → [Status Updates]

Local Business Marketing

[Customer Signup] → [Kakao Enhanced: Add Friend] → [Location-based Offers] → [Store Visit Tracking] → [Follow-up Messages]

Food Delivery Service

[Order Received] → [Kakao Maps: Restaurant Location] → [Kakao Enhanced: Order Confirmation] → [Real-time Tracking] → [Delivery Completion]

Customer Support Automation

[Support Request] → [Kakao Enhanced: Auto-Reply] → [Category Classification] → [Agent Assignment] → [Resolution Tracking]

📊 Comparison with Standard Kakao Integration

🔧 API Endpoints

All operations are routed through N8N Tools API for consistent authentication and usage tracking:

🚨 Error Handling

The node provides comprehensive error handling with detailed messages:

{
  "error": "KAKAO_USER_NOT_FOUND",
  "success": false,
  "resource": "kakaotalk",
  "operation": "sendTextMessage",
  "details": {
    "issue": "The specified Kakao user ID does not exist or has blocked the service",
    "field": "user_id",
    "value": "INVALID_USER_ID",
    "error_code": -401
  }
}

💸 Pricing & Limits

• Standard Operations: 1 credit per API call
• KakaoTalk Messages: 2 credits (premium messaging service)
• Kakao Pay Operations: 3 credits (financial transaction processing)
• Monthly Quotas: Based on your N8N Tools subscription plan
• Rate Limits: Based on your subscription tier
• Usage Tracking: Real-time credit monitoring

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Errors

• Verify N8N Tools API key is valid and active
• Check API URL is set to https://api.n8ntools.io
• Ensure sufficient credits in your account

Kakao App Registration

• Verify your Kakao app is properly registered
• Check app permissions and scopes
• Ensure app is approved for business use

Message Delivery Issues

• Verify recipient has KakaoTalk installed
• Check if user has blocked your service
• Ensure message templates are approved

Location Service Errors

• Verify coordinates are in valid format
• Check if location services are enabled
• Ensure search radius is within limits

📈 Performance Tips

1. Template Optimization: Pre-approve message templates for faster delivery
2. Location Caching: Cache frequently accessed location data
3. Batch Operations: Group related operations for efficiency
4. Error Handling: Implement retry logic for temporary failures
5. Korean Localization: Use proper Korean language formatting and cultural context

🆘 Support

• Documentation: docs.n8ntools.io
• API Reference: api.n8ntools.io/docs
• Community: Discord
• Email: support@n8ntools.io

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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