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Overview
This node integrates with the FreshBooks API to update an existing project. It allows users to modify project details within their FreshBooks account by specifying the project to update and the new data. This is useful for automating project management workflows, such as updating project status, notes, or other attributes without manual intervention.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically updating project details when a related event occurs in another system.
- Syncing project information from an external CRM or project management tool into FreshBooks.
- Adjusting project metadata based on time tracking or billing updates.
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. |
Note: The provided properties JSON only includes the "Business ID" property relevant for the Project resource. Other properties related to the update operation (like project ID or fields to update) are not explicitly listed in the provided snippet but are typically required to identify and update the project.
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the updated project information as returned by the FreshBooks API. The structure typically includes project details such as project ID, name, status, and other metadata fields.
No binary data output is indicated in the source code.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication token configured via OAuth2 credentials for FreshBooks.
- The node makes HTTP requests to the FreshBooks API base URL:
https://api.freshbooks.com. - Requires the user to provide a valid Business ID to scope the API requests correctly.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Incorrect or missing Business ID: The API will fail if the Business ID is not provided or invalid.
- Missing or invalid project identifier: The update operation requires specifying which project to update.
- Authentication errors: Ensure the OAuth2 credentials are correctly set up and have the necessary permissions.
- API rate limits or network issues may cause request failures.
Error Messages:
- Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate issues with API credentials.
- 404 errors may indicate that the specified project or business ID does not exist.
- Validation errors from the API if required fields for update are missing or malformed.
Links and References
- FreshBooks API Documentation
- FreshBooks OAuth2 Authentication Guide
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
Note: The source code snippet provided does not explicitly show the full details of the update operation for the Project resource, such as the exact API endpoint or required parameters beyond the Business ID. The summary is based on typical FreshBooks API usage patterns and the provided code structure.