ActionFreshBooksUpdated June 2026

How do I create a FreshBooks invoice?

Short answer: You can create freshbooks invoice in FreshBooks by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the FreshBooks Create FreshBooks Invoice action to a workflow, map its 4 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Customer ID customerid	string	Required	–
Currency currency_code	string	Optional	–
Language language	string	Optional	–
Line Items (JSON array) lines_json	string	Required	[{"name":"Consulting","qty":10,"unit_cost":{"amount":"100","code":"USD"}}]

Sample request

{
  "customerid": "{{trigger.customerid}}",
  "currency_code": "{{trigger.currency_code}}",
  "language": "{{trigger.language}}",
  "lines_json": "[{\"name\":\"Consulting\",\"qty\":10,\"unit_cost\":{\"amount\":\"100\",\"code\":\"USD\"}}]"
}

Returns

{
  "response": {
    "result": {
      "invoice": {
        "id": 999,
        "amount": {
          "code": "USD",
          "amount": "1000"
        },
        "invoice_number": "0000001"
      }
    }
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Create FreshBooks Invoice.

What does the Create FreshBooks Invoice action do in FreshBooks?

Creates a draft invoice for an existing client with line items and tax. Set send_email=true to auto-deliver immediately. For "project complete → auto-invoice" workflows.

What inputs does Create FreshBooks Invoice require?

Required: Customer ID, Line Items (JSON array). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if FreshBooks returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create FreshBooks Invoice support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create FreshBooks Invoice inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles FreshBooks's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

How do I create a FreshBooks invoice?

The fields this action accepts.

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create FreshBooks Invoice.

Questions about Create FreshBooks Invoice.

Other FreshBooks actions.