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FreshBooks Node

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Overview

This node integrates with the FreshBooks API to manage projects within a FreshBooks business account. Specifically, the "Create" operation under the "Project" resource allows users to create new projects associated with their FreshBooks business. This is useful for automating project creation workflows, such as when onboarding new clients, starting new engagements, or syncing project data from other systems.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically creating a project in FreshBooks when a new client is added in a CRM.
  • Generating projects based on tasks or milestones from a project management tool.
  • Streamlining billing by ensuring all projects are tracked and created in FreshBooks without manual entry.

Properties

Name Meaning
Business ID Your FreshBooks Business ID. You can find this in your FreshBooks account URL or by calling the /auth/api/v1/users/me endpoint. This is required to specify which business the project will be created under.

Note: The provided properties JSON only includes the "Business ID" property relevant to the "Project" resource.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the FreshBooks API after creating a project. The structure typically includes details of the newly created project such as its ID, name, status, and other metadata as returned by FreshBooks.

No binary data output is indicated or supported for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API authentication token credential for FreshBooks (OAuth2 or API key) configured in n8n.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the FreshBooks API endpoint https://api.freshbooks.com.
  • The "Business ID" must be provided to correctly route the API request to the appropriate business account.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or incorrect Business ID: The API call will fail if the Business ID is not provided or invalid. Verify the Business ID from your FreshBooks account URL or via the user info endpoint.
  • Authentication errors: Ensure the API credential is valid and has the necessary permissions to create projects.
  • API rate limits: If many requests are made in a short time, the API may throttle requests. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency.
  • Unexpected API response: If the API changes or returns errors, check the response message for details and verify that all required fields are correctly set.

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