Actions15
Overview
This node integrates with the YNAB (You Need A Budget) API, specifically allowing users to retrieve budget-related data. The "Get Settings" operation under the "Budget" resource fetches the settings of a specified budget by its ID. This is useful for scenarios where you want to programmatically access configuration details of a budget, such as categories, currency format, or other preferences set within YNAB.
Practical examples include:
- Automating budget audits by retrieving current budget settings.
- Syncing budget configurations with other financial tools.
- Displaying budget settings in custom dashboards or reports.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Budget ID | The unique identifier of the budget whose settings you want to retrieve. |
Output
The output JSON contains the settings object of the specified budget. This includes all configuration details related to that budget as provided by the YNAB API under the data.settings property.
Example structure (simplified):
{
"settings": {
"id": "string",
"name": "string",
"currency_format": { /* currency formatting details */ },
"date_format": { /* date formatting details */ },
"accounts": [ /* list of accounts if included */ ],
// other budget-specific settings fields
}
}
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the YNAB API.
- Needs an API key credential for authentication with YNAB.
- The base URL used is
https://api.ynab.com/v1. - Proper configuration of the API key credential in n8n is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Budget ID: If the provided Budget ID does not exist or is incorrect, the API will return an error. Verify the Budget ID is correct.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API key credentials will cause authentication failures. Ensure the API key is valid and properly configured.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.
- API Rate Limits: Exceeding YNAB API rate limits may result in temporary blocking. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency.
Common error messages:
- 401 Unauthorized: Indicates issues with API key authentication.
- 404 Not Found: The specified budget ID does not exist.
- 429 Too Many Requests: Rate limit exceeded; wait before retrying.