Actions22
- Accounts Actions
- Categories Actions
- Payees Actions
- Payee Locations Actions
- Months Actions
- Transactions Actions
- Scheduled Transactions Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the YNAB (You Need A Budget) API to automate budget management tasks. Specifically, the "Update Category" operation allows users to modify details of an existing category within their YNAB budget. This is useful for keeping budget categories up-to-date with new names or notes, helping users maintain organized and meaningful budgeting categories.
Practical examples include:
- Renaming a category to better reflect its purpose.
- Adding or updating notes on a category to provide additional context or reminders.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Category ID | The unique identifier of the category to update. |
| Name | The new name to assign to the category (optional). |
| Note | Additional notes or description to add or update for the category (optional). |
Output
The node outputs a JSON object representing the updated category as returned by the YNAB API. This includes all standard category fields such as id, name, note, budgeted amounts, activity, and balance after the update.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the YNAB API using an API key credential configured in n8n.
- The node dynamically constructs the base URL using the budget ID obtained from credentials or configuration.
- Uses HTTP PATCH requests authenticated via the provided API key to update category data.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Category ID will cause the API request to fail.
- Providing invalid field values (e.g., empty strings where not allowed) may result in errors.
- Network or authentication failures if the API key is incorrect or expired.
Error messages:
- Errors from the YNAB API typically include HTTP status codes and messages indicating the problem (e.g., 404 Not Found if the category does not exist).
- Authentication errors if the API key is invalid or missing.
Resolutions:
- Verify that the Category ID is correct and exists in the specified budget.
- Ensure the API key credential is valid and has necessary permissions.
- Check network connectivity and API endpoint accessibility.