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Custom → Execute Custom Function
AI-generatedOverview
This node allows users to execute a custom function by specifying the function name or ID and providing parameters in JSON format. It is useful for running user-defined functions dynamically within an n8n workflow, enabling flexible and customized automation scenarios.
Use Case Examples
- Executing a custom function to process data with specific parameters.
- Running a user-defined function to interact with an external API or service based on dynamic inputs.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Function Name or ID | The identifier or name of the custom function to execute. Users can select from a list or specify an ID using an expression. |
| Parameters | The parameters to pass to the custom function, provided in JSON format. |
Output
JSON
result- The output or result returned by the executed custom function.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the function name or ID is correctly specified and matches an existing custom function.
- Verify that the parameters are valid JSON and conform to the expected input format of the custom function.
- Common errors may include invalid JSON syntax in parameters or specifying a non-existent function name, which can be resolved by correcting the input values.
Links
- n8n Expressions Documentation - Guidance on using expressions to specify the function name or ID.
- binance-api-node - Referenced in the parameters description as an example of usage context.