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FreshBooks Node

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Overview

This node integrates with the FreshBooks API to retrieve information about clients associated with a FreshBooks account. Specifically, the "Client" resource with the "Get" operation fetches details of a single client by their ID within the specified FreshBooks account.

Use cases include:

  • Fetching detailed client information for invoicing or reporting.
  • Synchronizing client data from FreshBooks into other systems.
  • Automating workflows that require client-specific data retrieval.

For example, you might use this node to get a client's contact details before generating an invoice or to verify client status before sending notifications.

Properties

Name Meaning
Account ID Your FreshBooks Account ID. This is a required string used to identify your FreshBooks account. It can be found in your account settings (e.g., "eNVq4").

Output

The output JSON contains the client data retrieved from FreshBooks. The structure corresponds to the client object returned by the FreshBooks API under the clients array inside the response's result field.

Example output JSON structure (simplified):

{
  "id": "123",
  "organization": "Client Company Name",
  "email": "client@example.com",
  "first_name": "John",
  "last_name": "Doe",
  "phone": "123-456-7890",
  "address": {
    "street": "123 Main St",
    "city": "Anytown",
    "province": "State",
    "country": "Country",
    "code": "12345"
  },
  "created_at": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z",
  // ... other client fields
}

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active FreshBooks account and an API authentication token configured in n8n credentials.
  • The node uses the FreshBooks REST API endpoint at https://api.freshbooks.com.
  • The user must provide the FreshBooks Account ID as input.
  • Proper OAuth2 or API key credentials must be set up in n8n to authenticate requests.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or incorrect Account ID: If the Account ID is not provided or invalid, the API call will fail. Ensure the Account ID matches the one in your FreshBooks account settings.
  • Authentication errors: If the API credentials are missing or expired, the node will return authentication errors. Reconfigure or refresh your API credentials.
  • Client not found: If the requested client does not exist, the API may return a 404 error. Verify the client ID and account association.
  • API rate limits: Frequent calls may hit FreshBooks API rate limits, causing temporary failures. Implement retries or reduce request frequency if needed.

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