ActionFreshBooksUpdated May 2026

How do I create a FreshBooks invoice?

Short answer: Drop the "FreshBooks → Create FreshBooks Invoice" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 FreshBooks actions

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.

Triggered by

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

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → FreshBooks

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → FreshBooks

18 HubSpot triggers

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. Tiny Command handles FreshBooks's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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