Actions15
Overview
This node integrates with the YNAB (You Need A Budget) API, specifically allowing users to retrieve information about budgets. The "Get" operation under the "Budget" resource fetches details of a single budget by its unique identifier. This is useful for scenarios where you want to access specific budget data such as its name, last modified date, or other metadata directly within an n8n workflow.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically retrieving a budget's details to display or process in subsequent workflow steps.
- Using the budget information to trigger notifications or reports based on budget status.
- Integrating budget data into dashboards or other financial tools.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Budget ID | The unique identifier of the budget to retrieve. This is required. |
Output
The output JSON contains the detailed information of the requested budget under the json field. Specifically, the relevant data is located at the path data.budget in the API response and will be extracted as the root of the output item.
The structure typically includes fields such as:
- Budget ID
- Budget name
- Last modified timestamp
- Currency format
- Other metadata related to the budget
No binary data is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the YNAB API.
- The node uses the base URL
https://api.ynab.com/v1. - Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary for successful requests.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Budget ID: The node requires a valid budget ID; ensure it is correctly provided.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Network or API downtime: Check connectivity and YNAB API status if requests fail unexpectedly.
Error messages:
- Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate problems with the API key.
- 404 errors suggest the specified budget ID does not exist or is inaccessible.
- Validation errors may occur if the Budget ID parameter is empty or malformed.
Resolving these usually involves verifying input parameters and credentials.