Actions99
- Group Accounts Actions
- Group Account Codes Actions
- Accounts Actions
- Expenses Actions
- Purchase Orders Actions
- Get A List Of Purchase Orders
- Create A New Purchase Order
- Get A Purchase Order
- Update A Purchase Order
- Open A Purchase Order
- Get A List Of Purchase Orders Items For A Specific Purchase Order
- Create A Purchase Order Item
- Get A Purchase Order Item
- Update A Purchase Order Item
- Delete A Purchase Order Item
- Get A List Of Goods Received Notes For A Specific Purchase Order
- Create A Goods Received Note
- Attach A File To A Goods Received Note
- Delete A Goods Received Note
- Suppliers Actions
- Fund Accounts Actions
- Cards Actions
- Expense Categories Actions
- Tax Rates Actions
- Amortizations Actions
- Account Teams Actions
- Account Codes Actions
- External Teams Actions
- Custom Fields Actions
- Get Custom Fields
- Create A New Custom Field
- Get Custom Field
- Update Custom Field
- Delete A Custom Field And All Its Values
- Get Custom Field Values
- Create A Custom Field Value
- Delete Custom Field Values
- Get A Custom Field Value
- Update A Custom Field Value
- Delete A Custom Field Value
- Get Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Adds Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Replaces Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Removes Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Webhook Subscriptions Actions
- Group Teams Actions
Custom Fields → Get Custom Field
AI-generatedOverview
This node allows you to retrieve details of a specific custom field associated with an account. It is useful when you need to fetch metadata or configuration stored as custom fields in an external system, for example, to display or process that data further in your workflow.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching a custom field value to personalize communications.
- Retrieving configuration settings stored as custom fields before executing conditional logic.
- Integrating with external systems where custom fields hold important identifiers or flags.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Account Id | Identifier of the account from which to get the custom field. |
| Custom Field Id | Identifier of the specific custom field to retrieve. |
Output
The node outputs a JSON object representing the retrieved custom field's data. This typically includes all properties and values associated with that custom field as returned by the external API.
If the node supports binary data output (not evident here), it would represent any file or media content related to the custom field.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential or similar authentication token configured in n8n to access the external service.
- The node depends on an external API endpoint that provides custom field data based on account and custom field identifiers.
- Proper base URL and headers must be set in the node credentials or configuration to communicate with the API.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Account Id or Custom Field Id: Ensure these required inputs are provided and correctly formatted.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key or authentication token is valid and has sufficient permissions.
- API connectivity issues: Check network connectivity and correct base URL configuration.
- Custom field not found: If the specified custom field ID does not exist for the given account, the API may return a 404 error; verify IDs are correct.
- Unexpected response format: Confirm that the external API version matches what the node expects.
Links and References
- Refer to the external API documentation for details on custom fields and their structure.
- Consult n8n documentation on how to configure API credentials and handle HTTP request nodes for similar integrations.