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Tags API → Get Tag
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation retrieves detailed information about a specific tag from the FireFly III API. It is useful for users who want to fetch data related to a particular tag by specifying its name or ID. For example, it can be used to get metadata or properties of a tag used in financial transactions or budgeting within FireFly III.
Use Case Examples
- Fetch details of a tag named 'groceries' to analyze spending patterns.
- Retrieve tag information by its ID to update or audit tag usage in transactions.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| X-Trace-ID | A unique UUID identifier for the request, used for debugging and tracing. |
| Target Tag Name/ID | The targeted name or ID of the tag to retrieve, used in the API path. Note that using international (non-ASCII) characters in the tag name may cause inconsistent results. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON response containing the details of the requested tag.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for FireFly III OAuth2 authentication to access the FireFly III API.
Troubleshooting
- If the tag name or ID is incorrect or does not exist, the API will return an error indicating the tag was not found. Verify the tag identifier before making the request.
- Using international characters in the tag name may cause inconsistent results; prefer using tag IDs when possible.
- Ensure the X-Trace-ID is a valid UUID if used, to help with debugging and tracing requests.
Links
- FireFly III API Documentation - Get Tag - Official API documentation for retrieving a tag by name or ID.