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Overview
This node integrates with the FreshBooks API to retrieve detailed information about a specific service within a FreshBooks business account. The "Get" operation for the "Service" resource fetches data about one particular service identified by its ID, scoped under a given business.
Typical use cases include:
- Fetching details of a service offered by your business for display or further processing.
- Integrating FreshBooks service data into workflows such as invoicing, reporting, or CRM systems.
- Automating updates or validations based on service attributes retrieved from FreshBooks.
For example, you might use this node to get the description, rate, or status of a service before creating an invoice or updating project details.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Business ID | Your FreshBooks Business ID. This identifies the business context in which the service exists. You can find it in your FreshBooks account URL or by calling the user info endpoint. |
Note: Although the bundled code shows other properties, for the "Service" resource and "Get" operation specifically, only the "Business ID" is required and relevant here.
Output
The output JSON contains the detailed information of the requested service as returned by the FreshBooks API. This typically includes fields such as service name, description, rate, and other metadata associated with that service.
The structure is an object representing the service entity. Each item is wrapped in an array of objects with a json property holding the service data.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active FreshBooks API OAuth2 credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
- Needs the FreshBooks Business ID to scope the request properly.
- The node makes HTTP GET requests to the FreshBooks API endpoint corresponding to services under the specified business.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or incorrect Business ID: The node requires a valid Business ID. If the ID is missing or invalid, the API will return an error. Verify the Business ID from your FreshBooks account URL or via the user info endpoint.
- Authentication errors: Ensure the OAuth2 credentials are correctly set up and have not expired.
- Service not found: If the specified service ID does not exist under the given business, the API will return a 404 error. Double-check the service ID.
- API rate limits: Frequent calls may hit FreshBooks API rate limits; handle such errors by adding retries or delays.