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Overview
This node integrates with the FreshBooks API to manage various resources such as clients, projects, services, time tracking entries, and users. Specifically, for the Service resource with the Create operation, it allows users to create new service entries within a FreshBooks business account.
Use cases include automating the addition of billable services your business offers, which can then be used in invoicing or project management workflows. For example, you might use this node to programmatically add a new consulting service whenever a new product line is launched, ensuring your FreshBooks account stays up-to-date without manual entry.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Business ID | Your FreshBooks Business ID. This identifies the specific business account where the service will be created. You can find this ID in your FreshBooks account URL or by calling the user info endpoint. |
Note: The provided properties JSON only includes "Business ID" relevant to the Service resource creation. Other properties related to the service creation (like service name, description, rate, etc.) are not explicitly defined in the snippet, so they may be handled dynamically or via additional parameters not shown here.
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created service object as returned by the FreshBooks API. This typically includes details such as the service ID, name, description, rates, and other metadata associated with the service.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication token configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests to the FreshBooks API.
- The node uses the base URL
https://api.freshbooks.comfor all API calls. - The user must provide a valid Business ID to specify the target FreshBooks business account.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Business ID: If the Business ID is incorrect or missing, the API will likely return an error indicating that the business was not found. Verify the Business ID from your FreshBooks account URL or by fetching user info.
- Authentication Errors: Ensure that the API authentication token is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions to create services.
- Missing Required Fields: If the service creation requires additional fields beyond Business ID (e.g., service name), ensure these are provided; otherwise, the API may reject the request.
- API Rate Limits: Frequent requests may hit FreshBooks API rate limits, causing temporary failures. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.
Links and References
- FreshBooks API Documentation
- FreshBooks Business ID Location
- n8n Documentation on HTTP Request Node (for understanding API integrations)
If you need further details about other properties or operations, please provide additional property definitions or specify another resource-operation combination.