Configuring Parameters
Each integration action expects specific input parameters. Every integration provides parameter description guidelines that explain the required format.
Understanding Parameter Descriptions
Integration tools display parameter requirements with format guidelines directly in the configuration UI. Parameter Information:- Name: Field identifier (e.g.,
site_name,search,folder_path) - Description: Format requirements and examples provided by the integration
- Required/Optional: Whether the parameter must be provided
- Fill Method: How the value will be populated

Fill Method Selection
Choose the fill method based on your data source: Linked Variables - Pass data from previous nodes:AI Fill Configuration
When using AI Fill, the parameter description provided by the integration guides the AI on how to format the output. Example: Google Sheets Append Row The integration provides this description for thedata parameter:
fields parameter:
search_query parameter:

Writing Effective AI Fill Descriptions
Follow Integration Guidelines
Follow Integration Guidelines
Start with the integration’s format requirement, then add your extraction logic.Poor:Good:
Reference Examples
Reference Examples
Use the exact examples provided by the integration.Poor:Good:
Specify Field Names
Specify Field Names
Use exact API field names as shown in the integration description.Poor:Good:
Handle Edge Cases
Handle Edge Cases
Add fallback behavior when data might be missing.Poor:Good:
Linked Variables from Structured Outputs
Use Linked when previous nodes output clean, structured data that matches the integration’s format. Example Workflow:Integration-Specific Format Patterns
Different integrations require specific data structures. Always check the parameter description. Arrays for List Operations:Integration Catalog
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Troubleshooting
Parameter Format Error
Parameter Format Error
Issue: Integration rejects parameter formatSolutions:
- Check integration’s parameter description for exact format
- Follow the examples provided by the integration
- Verify data types match (string vs number vs boolean)
- Ensure arrays use correct structure (
["item"]vs"item") - Review integration documentation for field naming
AI Fill Produces Wrong Format
AI Fill Produces Wrong Format
Issue: AI generates data in incorrect structureSolutions:
- Reference the integration’s format example in your description
- Be explicit: “Follow this exact format” with specific example
- Specify data types as shown in integration guidelines
- Add validation: “Must match example format exactly”
- Consider using Linked from structured output instead
Connection Authentication Failed
Connection Authentication Failed
Issue: Cannot authenticate or connection expiredSolutions:
- Verify credentials are current and valid
- Re-authenticate OAuth connections
- Confirm API key has required permissions
- Check OAuth scopes match integration requirements
Field Names Not Recognized
Field Names Not Recognized
Issue: Integration doesn’t recognize field namesSolutions:
- Use exact API field names from integration description
- Check case sensitivity (e.g.,
FirstNamenotfirstname) - Verify field exists in integration’s schema
- Review integration documentation for field mapping